Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Can you identify this weed? It blankets the ground and produces a small white ...
Maybe you have been telling yourself that you need to control the weeds in your lawn. That’s a worthy goal. Now is a good time to assess what weeds are there and whether they bother you enough to ...
Cutting grass too short weakens it. Longer grass grows stronger and thicker and crowds out weeds. Weed seeds can’t germinate easily since they don’t get much light. Established weeds have a tougher ...
Whether you view weeds as beneficial or problematic depends on your perspective and the goals you set for your lawn. Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, ...
Spring brings renewed life to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the desirable greenery comes the inevitable invasion of weeds. These opportunistic plants can quickly overtake a well-maintained lawn ...
In grain sorghum, it is always recommended to apply a pre-emergence herbicide to control weeds before they ever emerge. If post emergence weed control is needed, there are several active ingredients ...
With September and early October being key times to control perennial, broadleaf weeds like dandelion and ground ivy, it’s also time to remind people to be careful using herbicides near trees and ...
Common chickweed, henbit and purple deadnettle are cool-season weeds we usually see in pastures and hayfields during the fall and winter. However, other weeds, such as dandelions, have become more ...