Maintaining the most beautiful lawn on the block often feels like a constant battle against weeds. This is why many homeowners turn to a secret weapon: pre-emergent herbicides. But what is a ...

Pre-emergent herbicides stop weeds by attacking roots and shoots before they sprout. They also kill grass seed, so space seeding and spraying at least 12 weeks apart. Plan carefully to time both tasks ...

We went through a long, cold winter. The warm, sunny days of spring are starting to roll in. When we get outside to work in the yard, we are going to want to focus our time on the yard and garden ...

Spread grass seed when the soil temperature consistently remains at 40°F or below, which is in December or later in most ...

When it comes to lawn care and lawn treatment products, many homeowners wonder if January is too early for herbicide application. Timing is everything if you want these products to work effectively, ...

Even the most obsessed lawn enthusiasts miss the timing of the most beneficial feeding of their lawns. Too many people think ...

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CRABGRASS IS more than happy to sprout and grow in place of dead or thin lawns. Spring is just around the corner, which means that summer weeds an’t be too far behind. Two common lawn weeds — ...

Is it time to apply pre-emergent herbicides? Yes and no. No, if you’re considering one of the toxic chemical choices like Balan, Barricade, Dimension, Scotts Halts, etc. Chemical herbicides can remain ...