The grass could always be greener — or less weedy or patchy, depending. Read on for the top 10 grass problems, as identified ...

A lush, green lawn is often a homeowner's pride and joy, but when brown patches, weeds, or unsightly bald spots crop up, those feelings can quickly turn to anger and frustration. Fortunately, these ...

Gardening can be a matter of perspective: One person’s weed is another person’s flower! But some types of weeds are not just a blip on the radar; they can take over your grass in a hurry if left alone ...

For weeks, many of you have been making plans to start getting your lawn in shape for the upcoming season. Now it’s time to put the plans into action. You might look at your to-do list and see “plant ...

It is important to measure and use the correct amount of seed and fertilizer on your lawn. Fall is the best time to renovate or plant cool season fescue or fescue blend lawns. It’s a narrow window to ...

Even though we’ve had a taste of warm weather, it is important to remember there may be a chance of frost over the next few weeks; so, keep a close eye on the weather. The last frost-free date for our ...

URBANA — When confronted with lawn weeds, typically we think of dandelion, creeping Charlie, and violet. These plants and many others are classified as broadleaved weeds, or dicots, and are easily ...

If a lawn is dense and mowed as high as practical, herbicides may not be necessary. Simply control the few crabgrass plants that emerge in thinner areas or along pavement by hand-weeding. Research has ...

Perennial grassy weeds are considered to be the most difficult weed problems to deal with in lawns. Control options are limited because the weed species are very similar to the lawn species. In fact, ...