Discover how to effectively plan your yard's preemergent strategies by factoring in the season and weed type for optimal ...

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, ...

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Q. My lawn is brown from the lack of rain, is it dead? Should I still use a pre-emergent herbicide? K.F., Tulsa A. Many of the lawns in our area are brown due to heat and drought stress. Bermuda and ...

Pre-emergent herbicides are truly the unsung heroes of weed prevention because they form an invisible barrier in the soil that stops weed seeds from sprouting. Gardeners and landscapers alike use them ...

We have had numerous yellowing St. Augustine turfgrass samples brought to the Smith County Master Gardener Help Desk that showed signs of clubbed rooting. Rather than a normal tapered root the roots ...

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

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 ...

I don't like to use chemicals on my lawn. I know pre-emergent herbicides are recommended spring and fall, but how important is this? - Brad K., Tulsa Herbicides are important only if your goal is a ...

The weather just seems to get more and more unpredictable. From the extreme winter storm a year ago to the warm December we just had, unusual weather can make gardening even more challenging than it ...

“I contracted with a landscape firm to prep and seed my front and back yards. The landscapers removed the degraded grass entirely and then prepped and seeded. The front yard is filled with weeds and ...