2,4-D is a popular post-emergent herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds. It is produced in several chemical forms including liquid form (concentrated or ready-to-use), dust, or granules. To get the best result, you need to mix the herbicide in the right ratio. So how much 2, 4-D per gallon of water? Mix 2.5 oz of …
A lawn mower that uncontrollably revs up and down indicates a problem with the engine. It may happen at full throttle, when the engine is hot, or at any other time. In many cases, you can troubleshoot and fix the root cause of the issue in your own garage but complicated fixes need a professional …
Crabgrass is a drought-tolerant annual weed that often emerges in early summer, and it thrives during the hot weather. It remains active in the lawn throughout the year until frost sets in. As the name suggests, the grass has creeping stems which root freely at the nodes to make it look like a crab. At …
Ryegrass is one of the grasses that stay green in winter. It grows best in cooler temperatures and it can be used as a permanent lawn choice in northern climates. Overseeding dormant warm-season lawns in the southern with ryegrass allows you to enjoy a greener color during the cold season. So, does ryegrass spread? Ryegrass does …
During winter, most turf grasses go dormant – they turn in a straw-yellow or brown color. For this reason, homeowners decide to overseed their warm season grass lawns like Bermudagrass, zoysia, or St. Augustine with a cool season grass like ryegrass for color before the onset of cold winter. Apart from overseeding for color, you …
Crabgrass is a type of lawn weed that takes the shape of a crab and can be a real problem once it invades your lawn. And because crabgrass is more aggressive than lawn grass, it grows even when the grass goes into dormancy during winter. The good news is that crabgrass can be controlled easily …
