Pre-emergent herbicides are truly the unsung heroes of weed prevention because they form an invisible barrier in the soil that stops weed seeds from sprouting. Gardeners and landscapers alike use them ...

When it comes to lawn care and lawn treatment products, many homeowners wonder if January is too early for herbicide application. Timing is everything if you want these products to work effectively, ...

The weather just seems to get more and more unpredictable. From the extreme winter storm a year ago to the warm December we just had, unusual weather can make gardening even more challenging than it ...

Q. My lawn is brown from the lack of rain, is it dead? Should I still use a pre-emergent herbicide? K.F., Tulsa A. Many of the lawns in our area are brown due to heat and drought stress. Bermuda and ...

Pre-emergent herbicides create a barrier that prevents weed seeds from sprouting. Because they stop roots from forming, pre-emergents are an effective way to control weeds, but they aren’t necessarily ...

We have had numerous yellowing St. Augustine turfgrass samples brought to the Smith County Master Gardener Help Desk that showed signs of clubbed rooting. Rather than a normal tapered root the roots ...

I don't like to use chemicals on my lawn. I know pre-emergent herbicides are recommended spring and fall, but how important is this? - Brad K., Tulsa Herbicides are important only if your goal is a ...

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Goosegrass pops up quickly and it can spread rapidly too. But there's one ideal method for eliminating it in your lawn and ...

Did I apply too early? Am I applying too late? Just when do I need to apply crabgrass pre-emergent? Don’t let crabgrass prevention make you crabby. And with the current unexplained weather patterns it ...