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...
unable to let water, air, and nutrients move down to your turf’s root system. Grass roots also will have a difficult time pushing through compacted soil. A deep root system is a strong and healthy one.
Water grass (Paspalum dilatatum), is a tall perennial warm-season grass that commonly invades lawns. If you find tufts of water grass growing in your turf, there are several effective control methods that you can use to effectively eradicate it. But the best way to be rid of water grass ...
Chelated iron gets absorbed faster by weeds than by turf, causing the weeds to take the damage rather than the grass. When a weed absorbs this type of iron (Fe), it causes it to dry up quickly, shrivel, and die within only a few hours. It does an effective job at killing above-...
How to get rid of moles While moles do not eat your precious garden plants or even the roots of your turf grass, the soil piles and raised trails found in the yard can be a real nuisance. The damage moles cause is aesthetic, but it’s understandable why so many homeowners want to sen...
Before I look at how to get rid of them, lets understand the problem they cause in the garden. For the most part ants are not a problem in the garden. They don’t eat plants, except in very dry locations. Sure, you might find them on a half eaten strawberry but something else took...
Water grass is a colloquial term for many types of grass-like weeds. Individuals have varying ideas of what type of weed refers to water grass but it usually encompasses quackgrass and tall fescues. The best defense against water grass is to keep the law
life. However, skunks are not only partial to insects; they will eat leaves, buds, grasses, grains, garbage, fruit or berries within reach, and even small game. They also may disturb your plants while digging for these grubs. This is what can make them a bit of a nuisance to ...
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, low-maintenance alternative to turf grass in a shady area, creeping Charlie is an option. It grows in thick mats you won’t need to mow. There are noninvasive groundcovers that are better choices for turf substitute, though. It’s good for ...
First come the Japanese beetle grubs (larvae), which damage grass when overwintering in the soil. The grubs feast on the roots of lawn grasses and garden plants. This can cause brown patches of dead or dying grass to form in the lawn, which will pull up easily thanks to the weakened ...