Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...

We carpet our homes but what about the garden? So I thought I'd carpet our vegetable garden to stop weeds invading my ...

On one hand, chemical weed killers often work fast but leave you wondering what you’re spraying near vegetables your family ...

Nearly impossible to get rid of and unsightly to look at, weeds are every gardener's worst enemy. One way to minimize their appearance is to grow your plants in raised beds, rather than in the ground.

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.

I use a weed killer to kill the weeds that grow in my beds and in cracks in concrete. While it kills the weeds I spray, they always eventually come back. Is there anything more effective or potent I ...

How does your vegetable garden grow? Mine is just getting started. I am picking asparagus every day (and trying to pull the weeds at the same time) and watching the lettuce and other greens that I ...

Apple cider vinegar is an effective, non-toxic way to combat garden problems and clean tools. It's important to apply apple cider vinegar in the correct concentrations. Apple cider vinegar solutions ...

If you maintain a landscape, you deal with weeds. At this point in our hot season, which continues into fall, I’m sure you have devoted considerable effort to keep weeds under control. We employ a ...

Weed-free yards don’t happen by themselves. Behind every well-manicured lawn and garden, there’s a diligent person putting in the time and effort to prevent weeds from growing, then pulling out the ...

I’m an avid organic gardener that loves the time I get to spend with my plants. Yet in late summer I do feel a strain as I deal with some of the intruders that crash my garden party. I’m referring to ...