Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) is a common weed that gardeners hate to see on their lawns. The pesky plant is widespread across North America, but that doesn't mean you should jump to conclusions when you ...

What is a weed? A weed is described as “a plant that can cause economic loss in a production unit.” Many gardeners and home landscape managers view a weed as a “plant growing out of place.” Still ...

My dad has this grassy weed in the lawn that he refers to as "wire muhly." The roots run horizontally, and it's overtaking his yard. He's had the lawn reseeded twice, and this keeps coming back. The ...

A pre-emergent product is most effective when applied before weeds appear. However, some products, such as those that contain dithiopyr, have some “early reachback,” which means they can take out ...

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“There are a few thin areas in my lawn, and I am seeing a grassy weed starting to take over. The leaf blades are wider and lighter green in color than the bluegrass. What is this weed, and what can I ...

Spring brings renewed life to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the desirable greenery comes the inevitable invasion of weeds. These opportunistic plants can quickly overtake a well-maintained lawn ...

My daughter had a large oak tree cut down, and the front yard was a mess. So they filled in with some topsoil and planted grass. Now the new grass is growing, but so are the weeds. Apparently, that ...

Weed control, or lack thereof, has been a common topic discussed during many Course Consulting Service visits. It stands to reason that weed control would be an important issue following the rainfall ...