When you are out in your yard, you may find a tall weed with long leaves that look similar to grass. This is called nutsedge and it can be very difficult to get rid of because it reproduces so quickly! Nutsedge is common in lawns and gardens during the spring and especially summer months but …
If you’re a lawn care gardener, you will know that chickweed is one of the most persistent weeds to get rid of. You might not realize how much of an issue this weed is, since it grows very slowly and doesn’t produce many seeds like some other weeds do. But, chickweed is an invasive weed …
If your lawn is full of dallisgrass, you may be wondering how to get rid of this pesky weed. Dallisgrass can take over a lawn and it won’t disappear without some hard work on your part. Your first step should be to learn about the best ways to kill dallisgrass in your yard so that …
Creeping buttercups are considered one of the most difficult weeds to get rid of in your lawn. It can be very frustrating when you’re trying to maintain a nice green yard but all you see is yellow flowers and creeping buttercup plants that seem to take over. You might have tried using weed killer or …
Pearlwort is a common weed that can be found on lawns. It has small white flowers and tiny seeds that spread quickly making it a real menace and difficult to get rid of once it becomes established! In this post, we’re going to explain how to get rid of pearlwort in lawns, what it looks …
Japanese Knotweed is a pesky weed that can cause an enormous amount of damage to your lawn. This invasive plant has been found in every state in the continental United States and it’s no wonder why. It spreads by rhizomes, which are underground stems with nodes on them. The nodes produce new plants when they …
Even though mowing your lawn is a chore, the mental image of your yard green and healthy makes it worth it. So, you get your gear set for mowing, only to remember something else that puts a damper on your mood: the grass clippings. Every mowing season, you face this ordeal where you don’t really …
Not only does it look your backyard look good, but having a sharp-looking yard also increases the value of your home. To achieve that, a walk mower might not be enough. A walk mower isn’t even close to a riding lawn mower in terms of speed and efficiency. That is especially true if you’re navigating …
The riding lawn mower market can appear daunting at first. However, if you’re familiar with what your lawn needs and with what every riding lawn mower offers, making a decision can be as easy as mowing your lawn will be. In this guide, we’ll start with a brief explanation of what riding lawn mowers are, …
Electricity or gas-powered garden tillers are great at saving time and effort. However, it’s often not the best idea to use them in small gardens, tight spaces, or raised bed planters. Some gardeners choose to skip tilling these tiny plots, and that might work if the soil is loose enough. Then again, there are some …