Gardeners and farmers alike have long used lime to improve the fertility of their soil. An alkaline material, lime reduces the pH of acidic soils, to ensure that lawns, plants, and crops grow better. There are two basic categories of lime: calcitic lime and dolomite lime. Both are important soil […]
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Quinclorac is an effective selective herbicide to control any crabgrass problems. This weed killer is popular among many homeowners and most lawn care professionals as it kills a broad spectrum of grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds. It can also be mixed with other 2-way and 3-way herbicides that contain 2,4-D, […]
The chief difference between crabgrass (or crab grass as it’s sometimes called) and Bermuda is that some property owners actually choose to cultivate Bermuda grass as their lawn, while nobody wants crabgrass. On the other hand, many people want to keep common Bermuda grass out of their lawns because of […]
In the war between crabgrass vs quackgrass, you’ll want to take any appropriate measures you can to ensure that it’s your lawn grass that is victorious. Keeping desirable lawn grasses free from weedy grass does sometimes feel like a war, but you can win it by learning how to remove […]
You’ve spent the fall and winter seasons totally free from pest activity. But as the weather starts to warm up and the growing season reappears, you’ve spotted dozens of new ant mounds all over the yard. What happened? And why are there so many ant hills in your yard? The […]
If you’re longing for a lush vibrant green lawn but yours remains a dull or pale green, your soil might be iron deficient–or it might have a high pH that makes it difficult for the plant to use existing iron in the soil. Fortunately, iron deficiencies are not difficult to […]
When we think about destructive or frustrating lawn pests, visions of cute, furry rodents aren’t the first things on our minds. However, they definitely should be — tiny animals like chipmunks can wreak havoc on our lawns, gardens, and landscaping. You don’t need us to describe chipmunks for you — […]
There are so many reasons to enjoy the summer season–and so many insects that seem bound and determined to wreck your backyard fun. When insect pests like mosquitoes and ticks infest your landscape, they can send you and your guests scrambling back indoors. These pests can be a terrible nuisance, […]
Golf courses are celebrated for their lush green lawns and picturesque landscapes. While, yes, they enjoy expert landscaping and lawn care services, they also feature certain types of grass that are ideally suited for the game as well as the region where the golf course is located. Here, we explore […]
Hornets and paper wasps and garbage bees, oh my! Yellow jackets may have a wide range of names, behaviors, and appearances, but they all share the same two traits: they all have black and yellow bodies, and they all sting ferociously! Here’s everything you need to know about dealing with […]
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, members of the mint family, are essential food sources for pollinators like bumble bees and […]
Both oxalis and clover can pop up suddenly in lawns. Left untreated, these common weeds can spread, and their large quantities may threaten to take over your lawn and flower beds. While oxalis forms three heart-shaped leaflets, clover features three oval-shaped leaflets; the differences in each plant’s leaflets are the […]
