Control tactics: A dense, vigorous lawn is the best way to combat henbit. Mow the lawn at 3½ to 4 inches tall to promote strong growth. Apply fertilizer in fall to encourage density and aerate the ...

When it comes to weeds, procrastinating is never a good idea. The best way to get ahead of the invaders is to apply a ...

"Weed" is a word that immediately attracts a negative response. It's easy to understand why since a weed is defined as an "unwanted plant." But one person’s weed is another person's flower. This is ...

As Easter arrives this year late into April, we are still having temperatures that are mostly below average. On this day, we can only hope that the weather is conducive for our traditional Easter egg ...

Dealing with weeds in your lawn can feel like a never-ending battle, but with a little know-how, it’s totally manageable! Weeds come in all shapes and sizes, and while some might look harmless with ...

Maybe you have been telling yourself that you need to control the weeds in your lawn. That’s a worthy goal. Now is a good time to assess what weeds are there and whether they bother you enough to ...

Before we look at ways to deal with grassy weeds, let’s look at what they are, and this requires a short botany lesson. Weeds, unwanted plants or plants growing out of their desired location, are ...

Don't fertilize your lawn too early in the year, as dormant turfgrass won't utilize the nutrients. Early spring is a good time to begin controlling summer weeds, but a healthy lawn is the best defense ...