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.

Too many weeds growing on your lawn? Here's what you need to know about when to apply weed killer to the lawn, alternatives to using a herbicide, and how to keep your lawn healthy and weed-free.

Green weeds can be really obvious in brown, dormant lawns. LSU AgCenter weed scientist Ron Strahan says it’s OK to spray lawns now with liquid herbicides to control those winter weeds before they ...

Though the cold weather is not too long past, seasonal moisture and warmth may have caused weeds to take over your lawn. Common lawn weeds grow quickly, flower rapidly and reproduce prolifically. The ...

Rain washes off weed killers, making them less effective. Every product has a specific "rainfast period" during which it should sit untouched by rainfall or watering. The proper timing of herbicide ...

Fall is an excellent opportunity to attack hard-to-control perennial broadleaf weeds such as clover, dandelions, ground ivy and wild violets. Because these weeds are perennial, they will be bolstering ...

The only thing predicable about our weather is that it’s always unpredictable. Erratic temperature fluctuations and excessive rainfall have created problems with our lawn care calendar. Most are ...

For many, a flourishing green lawn is a prized extension of their home. Perfection requires time and money, and finding a patch of weeds can feel like a betrayal. If you're loath to damage the planet, ...