Many of us are itching to get our lawns started. We are ready to groom and fertilize to get that perfect lawn ready for the season. However, you may want to hold fire. Putting down Step One early ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. A lush lawn is the ultimate goal for all homeowners, and ...

QUESTION: Last year, with all the rain, I had a bumper crop of crabgrass. As usual, I put down the preventer in early spring and followed up with a second application in early May. This year, I want ...

You might be thinking that a better title for this article, designed for the average homeowner, might be “Controlling Crabgrass.” However, I’ll explain why I believe the word ‘preventing’ is more ...

A picture-perfect carpet of green grass is the desire of many homeowners. However, achieving this look is not easy as weeds, insects, and diseases can affect growth. Although crabgrass can be one of ...

Q. Is it ever too early to apply crabgrass preventer? I know it won't work if it's applied too late.-Eric Sondag, Fargo A. Crabgrass seed begins to germinate when the soil temperature is about 55 ...

Q. I put crabgrass preventer on the lawn, but the crabgrass is actively growing and spreading. Did I apply it too late?-Dave Wilson, Bismarck A. The wide-bladed weedy grass that doesn't blend well ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are many different types of weeds that can spoil a lush, green lawn: crabgrass, dandelions, white ...

Crabgrass is a common lawn and garden weed, best controlled in the spring. As discussed a few weeks ago, the timing is essential for effective control of crabgrass, and products applied too early or ...