by Jim Alders As spring approaches, homeowners are gearing up to tackle yard work and enjoy their outdoor spaces. However, before firing up lawn mowers, trimmers, and other outdoor power equipment, it's crucial to prioritize safety and proper maintenance. The Outdoor Power … [Read more...]
How to Control Henbit Lawn Weed (Lamium amplexicaule)
Henbit, also sometimes called Greater Henbit and Henbit Deadnettle, is a winter annual weed that tends to invade lawns across America. It germinates in the fall and survives the winter as a vegetative plant. This member of the mint family is easily identified by its four-sided … [Read more...]
Fighting Galium Aparine Weed (Bedstraw, Cleavers, Clivers, Catchweed and Sticky Willy)
Galium aparine is commonly referred to as cleavers, goosegrass, catchweed, sticky willy or bedstraw, among other names. Sticky weed is an annual plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia but has spread to other parts of the … [Read more...]
Tips for Cleaning Dog Poop Out of Your Yard
Whether you have one dog or three and whether they are five pounds or a hundred, cleaning up your dog's waste is one of those dirty jobs no one looks forward to. It needs to be done, though, to protect your yard, your dogs, your children and yourself from the mess and disease … [Read more...]
Top Native Plant Lawn Alternatives to Grass for Every Region
An ordinary grass lawn can be take a lot of work and it's pretty boring looking too. But you can transform your lawn into an extraordinary display of interesting foliage and blooms that changes each week. Replace typical lawn grass with native wildflowers, grasses and ground … [Read more...]
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