Q: It seems the drought last summer caused a very patchy and sparse lawn with areas of dead grass. Should I seed the larger areas and top-dress the sparse areas? When should fertilizer be applied and ...

Q: Since my centipede grass is dormant, can I spray Roundup on the broadleaf weeds that are doing quite well? — Drew Williams, Alpharetta A: Though your centipede grass lawn may look brown, that doesn ...

If you want to maintain a well-manicured lawn, dealing with a pop-up of weeds can be a true nuisance. But, you'll want to use the right method when handling weeds in grass as opposed to in driveways ...

“I had a very busy spring and summer, and weeds like dandelions in the lawn got away from me. Can I still spray them and get results? I have lots of travel planned for next spring and want to get a ...

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.

“I contracted with a landscape firm to prep and seed my front and back yards. The landscapers removed the degraded grass entirely and then prepped and seeded. The front yard is filled with weeds and ...

Lots of lawn weeds pop up in June, but controlling them isn’t as easy as spraying weed-killers – especially as the weather turns hot. For one thing, herbicides don’t work as well in very hot summer ...

Cutting grass too short weakens it. Longer grass grows stronger and thicker and crowds out weeds. Weed seeds can’t germinate easily since they don’t get much light. Established weeds have a tougher ...

Whether you view weeds as beneficial or problematic depends on your perspective and the goals you set for your lawn. Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, ...

April showers bring May flowers. They also bring May dandelions, and crabgrass, and weeds. Weeds are just part of having a yard. They’re part of having a garden. Heck, they’re part of having a ...

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.