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Mark Marino
19 Common Lawn Weeds (Lawn Weeds Identification & Guide)
Broadleaf weeds, perennial weeds, perennial broadleaf weeds, annual weeds–the truth is, there are lots of lawn weeds that can affect the health and well-being of your lawn. Here, we’ve gathered information about identifying the most ...
When to Fertilize Your Lawn (A Guide to Green & Healthy Grass)
If you search online, you will literally find a myriad of answers to the question, “when to fertilize lawn.” Some say fertilize heavily in the spring, and some say in the fall. Moreover, you’ll find ...
Prodiamine vs Dithiopyr (Pre-Emergent Differences & Similarities)
If you’re concerned about crabgrass control and begin scouring the internet for reliable treatment options, you’ll likely come across two effective choices: prodiamine and dithiopyr. These are generic names–not brands–but various products will list one ...
How to Get Rid of Spittlebugs
Whether you know them as froghoppers, cuckoo spitters, or plain-jane sap-suckers, the spittlebug can be a frustrating pest in any property. These bugs are some of the most common lawn pests in the continental United ...
Calcium for Lawns – The Ultimate Guide to Applying Calcium to Your Lawn
Your lawn soil is basically made up of clay, silt, sand, and organic matter. However, that’s putting it a bit simply. Within these ‘ingredients’ are some basic nutrients that are also part of your soil–or ...
Propiconazole vs Azoxystrobin Fungicides (Differences & Similarities)
Both Propiconazole and Azoxystrobin are effective fungicides for treating a wide range of fungal diseases, but which one is best for your lawn problem? In most cases, the answer is probably both! Each of these ...
Azoxystrobin Fungicide – The Ultimate Guide
Preventing lawn diseases doesn’t have to be a matter of chance. Many fungal diseases that affect turf grasses can be prevented as well as effectively controlled with the use of fungicides such as azoxystrobin. Azoxystrobin ...
Purslane vs Spurge Lawn Weeds: Differences and Similarities
When it comes to lawn weeds, some property owners aren’t too concerned about the distinguishing features that differentiate one weed from another. However, when it comes to some look-alike weeds like spurge and purslane, it’s ...
When Is the Best Time to Aerate and Overseed a Lawn?
Late summer and early fall are the best times to aerate and overseed your lawn, especially if your lawn contains cool season grass. If you have warm-season grass, you should perform aeration and overseeding in ...
How to Get Rid of Spurge in Your Lawn
Spurge is one of the most common and persistent weeds I encounter on residential and commercial properties in mid to late summer. Whether it’s creeping along curb lines, overtaking thin areas of turf, or popping ...
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How to Get Rid of Ground Bees in Your Lawn
Ground bees are a nuisance in every US state. These insects wreak havoc around residential and commercial properties by damaging lawn aesthetics, mounding the soil, and inadvertently causing painful stings. More than 70% of all ...