The question I often get is – how? Do you dig up the turf and throw it out, then fill in with topsoil? Or do you cut it, flip it, and then plant on top of it? Or do you cover it up with cardboard to kill it? We’ve tried all of these methods over the years (except sh...
This grassy weed has waxy leaves that are either flat or folded, around 10 inches long and 0.1 to 0.2 inches wide. When allowed to grow long, it grows to about 3 feet tall. Found only inwarm-season turf, it can blend in with desirable grasses – mostlyZoysiagrassandSt. Augustinegrass...
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How to Control Them Without Chemicals Armadillos can be destructive to lawns, flower beds, gardens, and other cultivated areas in their quest for insects, grubs and other small invertebrates (like fleas and spiders) living underground. In their search armadillos dig numerous small holes and ...
What are leaf spot and melting out, and how do you get rid of them? Our guide will answer all your burning questions about controlling both diseases. But don’t forget to act fast –– if you ignore the problem for too long, melting out will kill your turf. ...
Signs of Skunk Damage If your lawn or flower bed has many holes, you may have a skunk problem. Skunks dig up the turf, looking for grubs. They move around at night and dig in grassy areas, making distinct 3—to 4-inch deep holes. Skunk activity increases in the spring and then lesse...
This product can be mixed in water and sprayed on edible garden plants, ornamental plants, and trees to kill Japanese Beetle adults or put into turf to kill the grubs. It can also be used dry as a mix into potting or garden soil to control beetle grubs. The product is registered with ...
However, it’s important to avoid overwatering, which can lead to a saturated environment that promotes unwanted growth. Instead, I recommend watering deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between sessions. This practice not only strengthens the existing turf but also discourages ...
In general, there are two ways to get rid of oxalis in your lawn. Pull by hand.Oxalis can be removed by hand or dug up using a hoe or spade. To prevent spreading seed throughout your lawn, plants should be removed while they're still young and developing, before the flowers and seed...
How to Pull Weeds Faster How to Get Rid of 8 Common Weeds Maybe that sounds brutal. But most weeds are aggressive and invasive, and left unchecked without regular weeding, they'll crowd out desirable plants. Even after you pull the weeds, you can't toss them in a compost pile because...