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Mark Marino
Henbit vs Purple Deadnettle (Lawn Weed Differences & Similarities)
Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) and purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) are winter annuals that produce seeds and flowers in the spring. While both plants are regarded as weeds for their aggressive growth habit, both of these plants, ...
Oxalis vs Clover (Lawn Weeds Similarities & Differences)
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Oxalis and clover are two different weeds but have many similarities. I found it easier to keep it simple and treat these weeds the same. Both can be eradicated throughout the ...
Henbit vs Creeping Charlie (Lawn Weed Differences & Similarities)
Spring weed control can be tricky when it comes to look-alike weeds like henbit and creeping charlie. While these invasive weeds might share some similar traits, they are quite different and, as such, require a ...
Nutsedge vs. Crabgrass Weeds in Lawn (Similarities & Differences)
When you’re trying to maintain a lush, uniform lawn, any plant that doesn’t belong there can stand out to ruin your lawn’s perfect effect. Established lawns in good health have their own natural defenses against ...
Your Centipede Grass Lawn Care Guide
With record-breaking dry, hot weather affecting many parts of the U.S., homeowners are increasingly looking for drought and heat-tolerant grass. Centipede grass is one species that is gaining popularity due to shifting weather patterns. This ...
Is a Buffalo Grass Lawn Right for You?
You want your lawn to look as attractive as possible, but that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily willing to invest countless hours caring for it. Low-maintenance grass can give you that boost in curb appeal that ...
Clover Lawn 101: Answers to Your Questions About Planting Clover Instead of Grass
Spend a few minutes watching landscaping videos on TikTok, and you’re bound to come across at least one video touting the benefits of a clover lawn. The buzz about clover lawns is growing nearly as ...
What Is Potash? (Potassium Lawn Fertilizer)
Fertilizers can help you grow a greener lawn and a more productive garden, and the fertilizer industry produces a wide range of products for you to choose from. As you compare fertilizer products, you’re likely ...
St. Augustine Grass Care & Maintenance Guide
A warm-season grass popular in sub-tropical climates like the Southern United States, St. Augustine grass is a spreading, low-growing grass with a vibrant green hue and broad, coarse leaf blades. St. Augustine grass forms dense ...
How to Get Rid of Onion Grass in Lawn (Complete Guide to Wild Onion Control)
While onions make great additions to kitchen gardens, they look highly out of place growing in your lawn. Wild onion, a winter perennial plant, can pop up in lawns or flower beds just like other ...
How to Get Rid of Foxtail in Your Lawn
LAWN PHIX PRO TIPS Foxtail is one of those weeds that looks almost decorative until you realize it’s choking out your good grass. I see it most in lawns that went a little thin the ...
How to Treat Pythium Blight (Oomycete Disease Control)
Sometimes referred to as cottony blight, Pythium root rot, or grease spot, Pythium blight is a turfgrass disease caused by oomycetes , a group of water molds that are no longer classified as fungi. Although ...