On one hand, chemical weed killers often work fast but leave you wondering what you’re spraying near vegetables your family ...

Over the years I have had many people ask about their thin lawns, including a friend from the pool just recently. I can relate to this issue well on many levels. Seems that as I’m getting older, the ...

Thick, lush lawns are beautiful, but weed pressures are sure to emerge this spring. Spring and summer annuals as well as perennial weeds can not only distort a picturesque lawn, but also thin your ...

Don’t let lawn weeds get the best of you. These opportunistic plants find a weak spot in the lawn, infiltrate and begin the take over your grass. Take back the lawn with proper care. Your lawn will ...

Even the most obsessed lawn enthusiasts miss the timing of the most beneficial feeding of their lawns. Too many people think ...

Q: Due to the drought and water use restrictions, I reduced the number of times I was watering my lawn this summer. I now have weeds invading. Can you recommend a way to rid my lawn of the weeds ...

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

Did your lawn fall under attack from weeds last year? Do you want to get a head start on controlling them this year? Or maybe you are thinking about doing your own lawn care instead of hiring out? It ...

Pssst, hey, buddy — yes, you with the weeds. There are rules around here about growing stuff like that, so you’d better get rid of them before your HOA’s ticket masters pay a visit to your door.

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Q: I cut this idea out of your column some time ago and tried it when I went on vacation. I’m very pleased with how well it worked. After two-and-a-half weeks, the pots were still moist and I know ...