Weeds in the lawn may start innocently enough as a stray patch of dandelions or clover. Before long, they erupt, and you have more weeds than lawn. Applying weed killer keeps weeds in check or stops ...

Unless you've joined a very small club of people who enjoy turfgrass interspersed with dandelions, henbit, clover, and other interlopers, applying a pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn is one of the ...

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 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 ...

In most cases, herbicide application should not be considered as a first option for weed control. Hand weeding, hoeing, and mulching are tedious but effective methods of weed control. Sometimes, ...

In warmer climates, January might be the right time to treat your entire lawn, especially for summer weeds like crabgrass. Soil temperature is the deciding factor here. Most pre-emergent treatments ...

Take this step to keep weeds at bay well into the summer. Apply preemergent herbicide early spring when soil reaches 50°F in the South. Use two applications, six to eight weeks apart, for extended ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person spraying herbicide on weeds in gravel - Paul Maguire/Shutterstock As alternatives to mulch, pine straw, or concrete, some ...

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.