We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Weeds fall into two main types: grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds. Each has its own look and behavior that can affect your lawn in different ...

URBANA — When confronted with lawn weeds, typically we think of dandelion, creeping Charlie and violet. These plants and many others are classified as broadleaved weeds, or dicots, and are easily ...

According to the experts at Gardeners' World, apply lime on a dry day with no wind when the soil is damp or fairly dry, but ...

Some perennial grasses spread by rhizomes, underground stems or runners that send up new plants as they move along under the soil surface. Some perennial grassy weeds grow in clumps, putting up new ...

“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 ...

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 ...

The recent wet conditions in our area have caused volunteer wheat to emerge and grow rapidly. Wet soil conditions may keep producers out of the fields for an extended period of time, making it even ...

Q. Last summer my St. Augustine lawn was overrun with grassy weeds (Bermuda and other). I am hoping to get it back this year without tearing out the whole thing and starting over. What can I do to ...

Pulling perennial "junk" grasses like quackgrass is hard work, but it's the best option for eradicating this kind of weed. Q: I am having a problem with an invasive grass-like weed that has taken over ...

There are a few tough-to-control weeds that become more apparent this time of year. They include tree seedlings growing in flower and shrub beds and perennial grassy weeds in lawns. Many tree ...

Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...