We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fences serve a range of purposes, from security and privacy to noise reduction and aesthetics. When you install a fence, you likely consider ...

Many homeowners use landscape fabric (also called weed barrier) throughout their landscapes to minimize weeds. Landscape fabric restricts the light required for weed germination (since weeds seeds are ...

Q: We want to put down weed barrier in our landscape, but we just heard it is not the best idea. Can you explain why and tell us what does work? A: The great debate! I’ll just say it up front, I am ...

When spring weather warms the top layer of soil to 55 degrees F weed scientists know that conditions are right for two things to happen: forsythia reaches full bloom and crabgrass seeds begin their ...

Q. Should a weed barrier be used beneath cocoa bean shell mulch? A. Avoid using weed barrier under cocoa bean, wood chips and any other organic mulch. As these mulches decompose they form compost, ...

Weed control tips: Before you start gardening, ensure that the soil is well-prepared. Remove any existing weeds by pulling them out by the root. This will help prevent regrowth (Image: Canva) ...

Question: I heard you talking on your radio program about using corn gluten meal to keep the weeds from coming up in my beds. Can you give me a little more information on how and when to use this ...