Great Tips, Amazing Grass
Pets and lawns go together perfectly for most homeowners, but having a perfect lawn isn’t worth putting your pet’s health at risk. Many weed killers, which are also known as herbicides, contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to dogs. Today, I’ll reveal how long to keep your dog off the grass after you put down weed killer.
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There’s a lot to be said for pulling weeds by hand, but if you have stubborn weeds, you’ll want a reliable weed killer spray. But let’s face it, commercial herbicides come with some drawbacks and safety concerns (especially if you have kids and/or pets). They can also be fairly expensive, especially if you need to use them regularly. Add to this that safe disposal of excess can be a pain, and it’s no wonder you’re looking for a DIY solution. No sweat – I’ve got you. Today I’ll share my homemade weed killer recipe with you.
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Do you hate lawn weeds so much that you want to murder their seeds before they have a chance to germinate? Well, you’re in the right place (you monster!). Welcome, fellow lawn lunatic! Join me for a detailed (and helpful) discussion of the best lawn pre-emergent herbicide products to prevent annual weed germination and make your neighbors feel inferior.
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Are you a control-freak who needs to simultaneously encourage grass to grow while discouraging weeds? Yeah, I see you. That’s why I made this list of the best weed and feed products. To help you make your lawn the serene wonderland that you’ve always dreamed of while micro-managing every blade of grass and every upstart weed – forcing everything and every body to bend to your will.
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Applying pre-emergent weed control or a fertilizer with pre-emergent herbicide in the spring to combat annual weeds such as crabgrass can be a great, low-effort way to improve your lawn. But how long does pre emergent last, and will you need to re-apply it for a full season of annual weed control?
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All homeowners know that weed control is pretty much a constant battle. After all, there is a reason they’re called weeds! Weeds are invasive plant species that can spread like wildfire. It requires a certain amount of diligence to prevent weeds from growing in your lawn or garden. But landscapers seem to be able to manage them effectively with minimal work every few weeks. So what do lawn companies use to kill weeds, and are there tricks of the trade that you can use on your property?
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! And this certainly applies to dealing with crabgrass on your lawn. You should use a pre emergent crabgrass herbicide on your lawn every year to prevent crabgrass seeds from germinating and choking out your grass.
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Many solutions for weed control often include toxic chemicals that can be harmful to our planet, people, pets, and even good bugs like honey bees! If you’re asking the question How Do You Kill Weeds Naturally? you’re not alone.
As society moves towards more earth-friendly living, natural weed control has become a hot topic. The good news is that you don’t need to use toxic chemicals for effective weed control. In this article I’ll go over all of your options for natural weed control.
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Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Previously, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
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Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, certified arborist, and the CEO of NF Landscape Design and Horticultural Consulting.
Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Before starting his own company, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more. A former ISA Arborist and Master Gardener, Arthur maintains a gardening blog of his own.
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Arthur Davidson is a seasoned horticulturist with over five decades of hands-on experience. Holding an A.S. in Horticulture, Arthur’s expertise spans landscape design, organic gardening, soil science, and more.
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Nicole Forsyth is a passionate Instructor of Plant Science at an agricultural vocational high school, and a certified landscape design professional, certified horticulturist, and certified arborist in Massachusetts.
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