Q: I have two large flower beds in my backyard that are full of perennial shrubs and herbaceous flowers. With the arrival of warmer weather, I've noticed that weeds have started to crop up wherever ...

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 ...

Solar Power: If you want to turn a section of lawn into a flower bed, solarization works well to kill grass. Cover the area with a layer of clear plastic sheeting. The heat from sunlight will kill the ...

Which weed killer for flower beds is best? Weeds in your flower beds are not only unsightly, but they also steal water, nutrients and sunlight from your flowers. If you pull weeds out or cut them down ...

Can I still use herbicides to control weeds in my lawn and garden beds this year? I was too busy with family commitments during the growing season, and the weeds really got going. — Robert Knobel, ...

While weeding your flower beds can be quite satisfying, it's what you do with those weeds that really matters, especially if ...

Many early spring weeds are easy to pull up, preventing future growth. Avoid using herbicides on easily removable weeds and consider the environmental impact. Some weed killers can damage trees and ...

Have you noticed that grass refuses to thrive in your lawn, but it's lush and green in your flower beds? Unless you’re ready to give up the blooms and create another area to mow, the grass has got to ...