Deep, infrequent watering encourages grass to develop deeper root systems, making it more drought-tolerant and competitive against weeds.Aim to water your lawn deeply enough to moisten the soil 4-6 inches down, but only when needed— when the top 1-2 inches of soil have dried out. Many wee...
How to maintain your lawn to prevent grass weeds To know how to get rid of weeds in grass areas without killing desired vegetation, you can use pre-emergent killers, also known as preventers, which work in the soil to prevent weed seeds from developing. There are also dual-acting weed ki...
How to Control Fall Weeds Weed ControlJan 3, 2025 The heat of summer will slowly come to an end and the cool temperatures of fall will finally be among us. When it comes to the beginning of fall, a lot of people may think that this signifies the end of lawn care. ...
Weeds are a great indicator species, meaning they like to grow in certain conditions. Think of them as a symptom of a larger problem: If something is out of balance in your lawn, they will let you know. If you correct these imbalances, the existing weeds should die over time and fewer ...
Weed eating means cutting down grass and weeds in areas where the lawnmower won’t fit. Edging means creating or maintaining an edge between two surfaces. If you haven’t already done so, remove all hoses and other obstructions from your work area. How to start your gas weed eater (...
Lawn People places the lawn in its ecological, economic, and social context. Robbins considers the attention we pay our turfgrass-the chemicals we use to grow lawns, the hazards of turf care to our urban ecology, and its potential impact on water quality and household health. He also shows ...
One effective strategy to control weeds is limiting areas of bare soil. Plant your vegetables close together for best results and don’t use rototilling, which introduces fresh seeds while harming the structure of the garden soil. If weeds do grow, remove them as soon as they appear, before...
leave the ground for between 2 to 6 weeks. You may need to re-visit the soil to remove any further weeds. You can then firm the soil by using small, shuffling steps, or hire a roller for larger areas. You can then gently rake the surface to make it level and smooth, removing any...
people and wind can spread the seeds all over your lawn. Fortunately, weeds are just like any other plants. They need water, sunlight and nutrients. The best way to battle weeds is to remove their resources while encouraging the grass. A good, thick lawn will choke out weeds and keep you...
Non-Native Weeds If you notice purple flower weeds in your lawn in the winter time, you may be looking at purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) or henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), which are species in the mint family native to Europe that have been introduced in the U.S. ...