Read our guide to getting rid of weeds for more tips, as well as how to prevent these lawn invaders moving forward. Thicken Up a Thin Lawn Sometimes a lawn is just simply worn out (especially at an older home that's seen years of enjoyment). If the grass is looking thin, you can ...
Focuses on how weeds, by spoiling the uniform appearance of a lawn, make the landscape look unkempt. Weeds as prolific seed producers; Remedies; Cultural practices; How and when to use herbicides; Ca...
creating a “dust mulch,” which inhibits the germination of new weeds. You can let the weeds dry in the sun during the day and then take them to the compost
A member of the mint family, Creeping Charlie, also known as ground ivy, is one of those persistent weeds that gardeners inMinnesotadread. It’s a low-growing, perennial weed that spreads quickly, forming dense mats that can choke out the grass and other plants in your lawn and garden. I...
How to mow the lawn: Rules and tips 1. Only mow with sharp blades “No matter what mowing equipment you use, be sure to have the blades sharpened every 10-12 hours of use,” advises Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Science (Cornell CALS). “Sharpened blades provide a clean cut ...
For a healthy moss lawn, you’ll need toremove grassor weeds from your yard. The most convenient way to remove grass is by applying a weed killer, but you can also dig up your lawn with a flat shovel or asod cutter. Remove the weeds from the root. Get rid of debris like rocks, ...
Young weeds have small roots, which makes them easier to pull and increases your chances of getting the entire plant. Weed After a Rain Weeds will come up more easily when the ground is moist. However, be careful about walking around in a wet garden; you don't want to compact the ...
Does your lawn look more like a weed patch than a lawn these days? Are you ready to give it a fresh start? Maybe you’re sick of staring at the field of weeds on the side of your house, or perhaps your flowerbeds need some help. The solution? Professional weed control. The type ...
How do you deprive the weed seeds in your lawn of the light they need to grow? Simply raise the height on your mower. Raising your mowing height decreases weed pressure because, like a tall forest, the grass blades will shade the soil. This shade prevents weeds from getting the sunlight ...
There are no permanently weird colors or awkward features (except maybe the lamp post that doesn’t function in the middle of our lawn!). But I also knew that there were a few updates I wanted to make. Here’s what our to-do list looked like: Paint front doors black Repaint the ...