Dallisgrass is a stubborn perennial weed. Here are 6 effective ways to kill dallisgrass in your lawn: Use pre-emergent herbicide Use post-emergent herbicide Pull out dallisgrass from taproot Pour salted boiling water on the foliage Pour hot vinegar on leaves Replant grass on bare areas How amazing does this lawn look? No dallisgrass in sight! …
Roundup can be a better option than Spectracide if you want to kill the entire weed, including its roots. Spectracide only works on surfaces that it directly touches, so you may need to apply more. However, Spectracide may be a less toxic option than Roundup for humans and the environment. Have you been looking for …
If you want to overseed your lawn without aerating, you must mow the existing lawn and loosen the soil with a rake or dethatcher. Next, add the new seeds and use your rake to spread them evenly. Lastly, you should fertilize and water the seeds to help them establish. Is your turf looking a little …
In cold weather conditions, you should use SAE 10W-30 or SAE 5W30 oil in your lawn mower. SAE 30 is usually the best option for smaller mowers and warm weather conditions. However, commercial mowers perform best on 15W30. Depending on the model, synthetic oil may also be suitable. Are you new to landscaping or gardening? …
Tired of having to deal with a twisted and kinked garden hose? Do you spend more time untangling it than watering your garden? There is a simple solution to your troubles – a garden hose reel! A hose reel will keep your hose pipe tidy and ready for immediate use at all times. How convenient …
Cleaning your front yard is not easy. It can be unpleasant when it’s filled with rocks, weeds, or high grass that needs cutting. That is why, when you are choosing the best gardening tools to have on hand, you should also get a quality brush cutter. Brush cutters are garden tools that can trim small …
For a healthy, beautiful yard, the best time of day to mow the lawn is mid-morning or late-afternoon. The temperature is not too hot and the grass has had enough time to dry from the previous night’s dew. Avoid mowing the lawn during the early morning, midday, or evening. You probably know that it’s important …
Tired of raking grass clippings and leaves by hand? Your leaf blower not much help either? I know just what you need – a tow behind lawn sweeper! It will make any big yard cleanup a walk in the park. I couldn’t resist looking for the best tow behind lawn sweeper on the market today. …
Bermuda grass vs St. Augustine grass: Which is better for the average yard? Though both are great for southern states, such as Florida, they each have different advantages and disadvantages. In this article, I’ll compare the two types of grass and explain why I think bermudagrass is preferable for most yards. Bermudagrass And St. Augustine …
Are you tired of raking grass clippings by hand? Can’t bring yourself to sweep up those fall leaves that are long overdue for cleanup? Sounds too familiar! Landscaping will wear you out without the proper tools and equipment. All you need to do is upgrade your old hand tools that have seen better days with …