Lawn Grass

[Sunny Gardens®]

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.

[altyfc]

What's the best way of dealing with weeds in a lawn?

Aaron

[Sunny Gardens®]

The best way will almost always be to remove weeds by hand, thereby ensuring you get the root also.

[altyfc]

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

[Sunny Gardens®]

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)

[altyfc]

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