Weed Control

If the weeds within your lawn could talk, what would they say? Most homeowners think of weeds as annoying and ugly little plants that pop-up in the most inconvenient spots; however there are more to weeds than meets the eye.   Unhealthy and Compacted Soil Most homeowners are aware that compacted soil can be harmful …

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WTH is that Tall, Light Green Weed Growing in my Lawn!! Everyone has heard the phrase “growing like a weed” and it’s pretty safe to say that this phrase was based on the weed known as Nutsedge, Nutgrass, or Watergrass. Nutsedge tends to grow quickly and taller than the average turf grasses, causing it to …

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Weeds can tell you a lot about the condition of your lawn and understanding weeds for what they indicate about your lawn care practices and soil conditions is actually very simple. Simply put, weeds thrive in soil that is compacted, not pH balanced, and in lawns that are improperly mowed, watered or are thin with …

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Every year, you mow the lawn and you smell it! The overpowering smell of onions fills the air. Wild onion grass, a cousin of green onions, is considered a weed and can be one that is very difficult to control and takes much patience when dealing with.   What is Wild Onion Grass? Onion grass …

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Crabgrass Crabgrass is one of the peskiest summer weeds that affect this area. Crabgrass is usually a light green color with spike-like branches. Crabgrass begins its germination process when the soil temperature is between 55-60 degrees for a consecutive 5-10 days. One of the best ways of treating crabgrass is in the early spring with …

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Spring and fall are known for their warm days, cool nights, and in the world of lawn care, this is the time for weeds. Many of the weeds that present themselves during the cool seasons are considered broadleaf weeds. A well established lawn may still have some weeds throughout the season, but nowhere near as …

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Yellow nutsedge while considered a weed by most is actually a warm season perennial in the sedge family and once established can be very difficult to completely eradicate. Yellow nutsedge is easily identified with its distinctive triangular shaped stem and v-shaped leaves. The leaves have a waxy covering and are yellow-green in color. Yellow nutsedge …

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