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

On a final note, a small amount of ethylene enhances germination of weed and crop seeds. Spraying with ethylene can get most weeds to germinate, and then they can be mostly terminated all at once.

Known for its long emergence, rapid growth, prolific seed production and ability to develop resistance to herbicides, Palmer amaranth can be a farmer’s worst enemy. Until about a decade ago, Palmer ...

Don’t overlook the impact of crop injury on corn. Make sure your herbicides are tough on weeds but gentle on corn.

Winter rain is good for our gardens and lawns, but it’s also good for those pesky weeds. As soon as the weather warms up and the days get longer, weed seeds germinate with a vengeance. This would not ...

YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, Nov. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecorobotix, the global leader in ultra-high precision ...

2,4-D is coming back. What many might consider a "dinosaur" may be the best solution for growers fighting weed resistance today, said a professor of weed physiology. Researchers now suggest that ...

My lawn is being taken over by this invasive weed. I’m also seeing it in the neighbor’s yard. Pulling it seems futile, as ...

The backyard as we know it today started in the 1960s, as more Americans left big cities for a more private suburban life -- ...

I've had a lot of questions lately from readers who are confused about vinegar- and citrus-based herbicides. Some writers recommend them, others warn against them, and still others say they are simply ...

WHEN I FIRST HEARD of bringing back herbicides to the Marin watershed, I thought it was an insane proposal. After all, the No. 1 herbicide is Roundup, and Roundup is produced by Monsanto, and I feel ...