Summertime is notorious for cookouts, swimming, and playing in the grass. Having a nice, lush yard is every homeowner's dream, but pesky weeds can quickly turn that dream into a frustrating battle.

We spoke to two lawn experts about when to apply weed killer to the lawn, alternatives to using a herbicide and why following best lawn maintenance practices, including proper mowing and watering are ...

Weeds in the lawn may start innocently enough as a stray patch of dandelions or clover. Before long, they erupt, and you have more weeds than lawn. Applying weed killer keeps weeds in check or stops ...

It’s February, the middle of winter. What’s up with the 75-degree days? I was outside just like you were this past weekend enjoying myself in my yard. My gardening gloves were quivering, and my green ...

As spring looms, Dennis Patton offers this monthly fertilization and weed control guide to prepare for lush, healthy lawn this summer. Adele L. Wilcoxen Kansas State University Research and Extension ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: There are very low-growing clumps of weeds with tiny, baby blue flowers in the lawn. I have never noticed them before since the lawn has been pretty much weed free — no dandelions. Is ...

Several lawn owners have recently contacted me about all of the weeds growing in their lawns. In many cases they treated their lawns with herbicides earlier in the season. So, what is going on? First ...