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...
These chemicals will kill the undesirable weeds while leaving your lawn undamaged. Clover (Broadleaf Weed) Treating Lawn Weeds The best way to treat for weeds in the lawn is to thicken the grass to choke out weeds. Follow these steps to get rid of lawn weeds: Spray weed control that ...
healthy lawn, your grass roots can be up to 2 or 3 feet deep. Take the time to remove all grass and weeds in the area where you want to grow your garden.
To treat a fungus in your yard, it’s important to identify them first. Once you know what type of fungus growth you are facing, you will be able to find a solution to treat it. Usually a fungal disease can be eradicated from your yard by changing cultural practices of your lawn care...
Mow the proper lengthor you’ll end up with an uglier lawn. Continual scalping reduces turf density and provides opportunities for weeds. Mow fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and St. Augustine grasses about 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches high. Cut common Bermuda, centipede, and zoysia grasses...
Let's dig in and learn about the most common weeds that invade our lawns and gardens in Minnesota, and more importantly, how to kill them for good.
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 ...
aIt is also a good idea to test your soil – Weeds take over lawns mainly because the pH of the soil is not balanced, encouraging weeds that prefer acidic or alkaline soils. By knowing how to rebalance the soil, you encourage the strong growth of your lawn, crowding out existing weeds....
Wait 2-4 days after mowing before applying. This protects your grass and helps ensure the weeds are actively growing. It also allows some of the leaves on the weeds to grow that may have been cut during mowing. Don’twater the lawnfor two-four days after application. (Which means you ...
Reduce vole populations by making your yard inhospitable to these animals. Here’s how, courtesy of tips from the PennState and University of Minnesota extensions: Remove weeds, woodpiles, bird feeders, and yard debris. Mow your lawn regularly to a height of 3 to 6 inches. Clear away mulch...