Pests, Weeds & Problems

Alfalfa is a plant widely used to feed livestock and pets. It is often harvested as hay and sold as such. Alfalfa is preferred over regular Timothy hay because it is rich in fiber, vitamin C and...

Clover fescue is a hardy grass often used for grazing livestock. Clover fescue has deep roots and will form a dense sod. It can grow over 48 inches in height if left unmanaged. Although clover...

Ticks are tiny arachnids that live on the blood of mammals and birds. They are often found in grass, shrubs and small trees, and can be a great nuisance to domestic pets. Unfortunately, ticks...

Bahia grass is a warm season grass that is resistant to drought, insects, disease and various types of fertile and infertile soils. This grass is not an aggressive plant, but its roots can go...

Powdery mildew looks like someone sprinkled flour or talcum powder on your lawn. It tends to attack Kentucky bluegrass, particularly in areas of the lawn that are wet or get very little sun. It's...

Getting rid of unwanted grass can be a difficult proposition. Digging up the grass can work temporarily, but unless every root is removed, grass can grow back. Killing grass from the roots up is...

Parramatta grass is a clumping grass that invades pastures and chokes out other more productive grasses. It flourishes in swampy areas and land occupied by vehicles or machinery. Parramatta grass...

Devil grass has earned its name for a reason. Also known as wire grass, dogs tooth grass, and Bermuda grass, devil grass can steal nutrients from the soil that would otherwise be used by your...

Bermuda grass is a common grass favored in warm climates. It's a popular choice for lawns, athletic fields and golf courses because it is a hardy grass that requires little maintenance. However,...

Dassis grass is an ornamental grass that grows much like love grass. While dassis grass can be a wonderful addition to your landscaping, you might want to get rid of it because you have grown...

Pampas grass is a type of plant that reproduces millions upon millions of seeds without pollination. This large grass can be an annoyance because it can take away from the other visually pleasing...

Mold thrives in areas of grass that receive lots of water and not enough sunlight. Mold comes in many different varieties and colors. The first step to getting rid of mold in grass it to create an...

Homeowners often have to deal with crabgrass. This weed is a common one in lawns and may not be easy to get rid of once it is established. The best thing a homeowner can do is to stop crabgrass...

Windmill grass can become a bit of a nuisance if you are trying to plant other flowers, shrubs or even trees in its place. There are a few ways to get rid of it, but they do not always ensure that...

Clover is a small green weed, with a flower that blooms beginning in the late spring and throughout the summer. It spreads quickly and is often difficult to evict once it has settled into your...

Sometimes you need to kill some unwanted grass that has traveled to an area where it does not belong. You would think that you can use just your average weed killer to kill the grass, or even...

From as early as the first century, creeping charlie has been regarded as an edible plant with several medicinal qualities. It has a nasty tendency to take over gardens, lawns, and flower beds. It...

Pine trees are large, gorgeous, smell nice, and stay green. They also drop pine needles everywhere, all year long. Pine needles are acidic, can ruin your grass, and are dense enough to not blow...

Torpedo grass is also known as panic grass. It's the bane of private gardens and public lands. It spreads quickly when left unattended, and it drives out native species of plants. It can grow in...

Kikuyu, or kakuya, grass, an aggressive perennial weed, was originally imported from Kenya around 1918 for use as a ditch cover. The grass has outlived its welcome in California, where it invades...

If you live in an area where there are poisonous snakes, you may worry about the safety of your family and outdoor pets. Even if the poisonous variety are not a concern, you may simply not want...

While Bermuda grass remains a popular choice for athletic venues (such as a football field) because it is durable and able to withstand heat, it can be a poor choice for home lawns due to its...

Patch Bermuda grass by over-seeding the bare patches and creating a future environment favorable to the growth of Bermuda grass. Bare patches occur on a lawn due to poor soil and environmental...

Crabgrass poses a serious problem for your lawn. It takes control and competes with your turfgrass for dominance. Though you can prevent this common issue, some of the most common solutions pose...

A zoysia lawn instills pride in many a homeowner. With its deep green blades, this beautiful turf provides a great visual appearance. Zoysia resists the effects of drought and requires minimal...

Keep grass and weeds away from an above ground swimming pool by physically removing the existing grass and weeds and by creating a future environment unable to support plant growth. Above ground...

Crabgrass and quack grass are two types of grasses that are usually thought of as weeds. The common confusion between the two is most likely due to the similarity of their names; in actuality,...

Glyphosate is the most effective herbicide for eradicating zoysia grass. If zoysia grass is encroaching upon or springing up in your vegetable garden, you must take care that the herbicide does...

Crabgrass and dandelions are two of the most pernicious weeds in nearly every lawn across America. Controlling them can be difficult, especially when trying to keep the good grasses around them...

There are many reasons why you may want to get a mole out of your yard. These pests burrow in the ground, leaving blemishes on your manicured lawn. They eat the roots of your plants and flowers,...

Its name notwithstanding, Bermuda grass actually came to the United States from Africa. It has a wiry appearance, with flat, pointy leaves and fine white strands like hair at the point where the...

Goose grass, also called silver crabgrass, is very pesky because it is more of a weed than actual grass. It grows much faster than regular grass, it takes away the water and soil nutrients that...

You want to get rid of weeds and certain patches of unwanted grass in your lawn. You can destroy those unwanted plants with simple homemade lawn and grass killers that are safe for your family and...

Crabgrass is actually a type of harmful weed that grows in lawns and yards. These weeds spread quickly, killing your regular grass and taking over your lawn. Bermuda grass is similar to crabgrass...

Moles are a troublesome lawn pest, which can quickly turn your beautiful grass into a maze of dead patches. The moles tunnel beneath your grass, and in preying upon the grubs and insects they eat,...

Most lawns are the perfect habitats for a variety of pests that can terrorize whatever is in the lawn as well as the actual grass itself. A wide variety of pest controls and treatments can be...

Whether you want to kill some out-of-control grass or worry that cleaning your boat in the yard might cause your lawn grass to die, there are many reasons to be concerned about the effects of...

For many people, having a well-maintained lawn is a source of joy and pride. However, there are many pesky little pests that would seek to damage a healthy lawn and erase all of that hard work. If...

Crab grass is unsightly and extraordinarily difficult to remove once it has taken hold in your lawn. The only way to remove crab grass from your lawn without risking damage to the desirable grass...

After spending so much time and effort watering, mowing, and fertilizing your lawn, do you really want to let those pesky grubs destroy all your hard work? This article will explain how to get rid...

Grass that has become overrun by weeds in your yard or garden can be detrimental to the health of new plants. Weeds steal moisture, sunlight and nutrients from seedlings, keeping them from growing...

When trees and grass occupy the same piece of land, they compete for the water and nutrients in the soil. Because there are generally more grass roots than tree roots, the trees may not grow...

Kikuyu grass can grow an inch a day taking over your lawn and killing your good grass. Called "the superweed" in California, Kikuyu was first brought to California to control erosion. It is a very...

Many commercial weed killers contain chemicals that not only kill the weeds, but the grass as well. Another problem is they can taint waterways, and are toxic to humans and animals if not stored...

Japanese grass, also known as stilt grass, is a prolific, invasive species that arrived in the United States from Japan, perhaps in packing materials, about 1900. It has a wiry stem from which...

Grass or lawn fungus appears when temperatures are hot and the ground is too wet. Heavy rain during the summer months over-saturates the soil, providing fungus with the ideal conditions to grow...

Grass burs, also known as sand burs and sandspurs, are weeds that thrive in sandy soil. The blades of grass burs are an attractive, shiny green; these plants could almost be confused with...

Removing grass from the areas where you will grow your seedlings can seem a daunting task. However, if done properly, you will have a grass free location for your seedlings. Seedlings need to grow...

While you might enjoy them on your pizza or steak, mushrooms are not a pleasant addition to your lawn. However, unless they are forming "fairy rings," large circles of mushrooms that can kill the...

Even the best-laid bricks will get some grass or weeds growing up between the bricks. There are two ways to kill grass between bricks. You could lift all of the bricks to put down plastic...