Sunny Gardens®
Gardening => Outdoor Gardening => : Sunny Gardens® November 28, 2005, 01:41:04 AM
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Don't water the grass after the sun goes down. Grass retains the moisture and provides a breeding ground for mold and fungus.
Always put away your hose, as it will cause parts of the lawn to die.
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What's the best way of dealing with weeds in a lawn?
Aaron
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The best way will almost always be to remove weeds by hand, thereby ensuring you get the root also.
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What about things like moss...
Also, when weeds are prevalent, or where the lawn is large, removal by hand isn't so easy then... what's the best method then?
Aaron
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Also, when weeds are prevalent, or where the lawn is large, removal by hand isn't so easy then... what's the best method then?
Good lawn care is the key. A thick, healthy lawn keeps weeds in check - so proper fertilizing, mowing, watering, aerification and thatch control are your first line of defense.
If you have a lot of weed problems, it may be sign of some other lawn care problem. Creating a healthy environment for your yard automatically creates an unhealthy one for weeds.
If you need to control weeds that have already emerged from the soil, you need a post-emergence herbicide. These treatments are most effective when applied under moist soil conditions to young, actively growing weeds.
Here's a few things to consider when selecting your herbicide:
- How is it applied - pre-emergence or post-emergence?
- Will it control the weeds you have? Different herbicides control different weeds.
- Is it safe to use on your grass? Many herbicides will also kill the grass you want to save.
- Are there any environmental conditions that limit its use? For example, it may need rainfall to begin working.
- What rate should you use and what's the best method of application?
- Are there any safety precautions associated with its use?
(Source: http://www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/LawnCare/Weeds.asp)
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We had quite a lot of problems at our old property but, to be honest, the lawn was neglected. Now we've moved house and have quite a large, new lawn (grown from seed). I actually pay someone to keep it in check (something like £15 a treatment, three times a year) and it seems to do the trick. If it was left to me, it'd probably never get done.
Aaron