Also known as starwort and satin flower, chickweed is an invasive cool-season weed common to US lawns. As it flowers continuously throughout the growing season, chickweed is notoriously difficult to control. However, there are several measures you can take to get rid of chickweed in a lawn or garden and prevent it from returning. You…
Nutsedge, or nut grass, is one of the most common and most difficult-to-remove types of weed you can have in your yard. It looks very similar to grass, however, it will outgrow most turfgrasses, leaving you with an unsightly garden or uneven lawn. It has an extensive root system, and is able to spread through…
Out of all of the weeds you could have in your yard, poison ivy is one of the least desirable. Not only is it unpleasing to the eye, poison ivy can also leave you with an unbearably itchy rash if you’re unfortunate enough to come into contact with it. You can get rid of poison…
If you’re not sure what quackgrass actually is, chances are you’ve already seen it on your lawn without realizing it. While quackgrass looks like the rest of the grass on your lawn, it is an aggressive invasive weed that you should get rid of. There are a few methods you can use to get rid…
There’s no time like summertime when the barbie is on the go, and you sit outside marveling at your lush green lawn. But your lawn might not be so luscious after all as it might be invaded by a type of weed that looks a lot like grass. What weeds do look like grass? There…
Dandelions are a source of much debate among botanists and homeowners alike. Despite their historical use in food and medicine, and their cheerful yellow appearance, dandelions are the arch-nemesis of many proud gardeners trying to perfect the aesthetics of their yard. There are a few methods you can use to get rid of dandelions, including manual…
Have you ever wondered if those beautiful little mushrooms popping up on your lawn are poisonous? I know I have! So I decided to research lawn mushrooms to find out if they are indeed poisonous or not. I found a ton of information on lawn mushrooms and decided to share some of my findings. Approximately…
Are you frustrated because you’re seeing crabgrass popping up all over your lawn? If so, then you need to learn how to get rid of crabgrass before this nasty weed starts to take over and lay seeds down that cause damage next year, too. There are several methods you can use to get rid of…
While it isn’t necessarily a harmful species, clover is a fast-spreading invasive weed that can spoil the aesthetics of a lawn and may outgrow grass under the right conditions. As it is able to produce its own nitrogen, clover will often take over in an under-nourished lawn that is particularly deprived of this essential nutrient. …
Whether you’re a professional gardener, or just a gardening enthusiast, there’s nothing that brings you more joy than watching a lawn you spent so much time and energy into blooming beautifully with healthy plants and colorful flowers. However, with gardening comes one big responsibility you must always keep in mind, and that is, having to…
