Garden & Lawn

The Scotts Company produces a full line of lawn fertilizer products that will take care of your lawn in a very good, very green and very weed-free way. Scotts Turf Builder and Scotts Weed Control...

Sometimes, making your own weed killer can be just as effective as the store-bought types. Make your own weed killer with tips from a third-generation flower grower in this free video on gardening.

Getting rid of pine needles isn't a "quick fix." Burning pine needles is dangerous and stinky. What most people don't know is that pine needles are extremely beneficial for lawn and garden care....

Weed trimmers are useful instruments for any yard no matter how big or how small. Each spring as you dust off that old trimmer and begin to get it ready to start up, one of the things you want to...

Compost enriches soil by providing macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. Gardeners recycle organic kitchen waste by adding such refuse as eggshells, coffee grounds and tea...

Tick weed, also known as Moonbeam coreopsis, or just coreopsis, is a perennial that is easy to grow. It has slender leaflets and abundant bright yellow flowers and is a favorite of butterflies.

Dollarweed, also known as pennywort, is a warm season weed that gets its name from the silver dollar-like shape of its leaf. Dollarweed is dark green and resembles a tiny lily pad. It spreads by...

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...

Weed wackers and weed edgers are devices that trim lawns without much hassle needed on your behalf. They eliminate the need to perform the repetitive and often strenuous task of bending down and...

A weed eater, also called a string trimmer or weed whacker, may be gas powered or electric. It is used to trim weeds and grass where you cannot use a lawn mower, such as around obstacles and along...

This simple but effective method was actually a solution my sister came up with for a 3 foot wide x 375 feet long area that was outside her stockade fence. She had to leave about 3 feet of room...

The weed eater must be primed before it is started. To prime the weed eater, the primer bulb is pushed up and down to draw out a small amount of fuel. A primer bulb that is cracked, leaking or...

Thistle is a large plant with round purple blooms and sharp needle-like thorns. There over 50 different types of thistles. Thistle is often found growing in empty lots and alongside roads. It is...

Apply Scotts Bonus S Southern Weed and Feed to fledgling and mature lawns to enhance the growth of grass and minimize the potential for weeds. Weed and Feed is a combination fertilizer and...

Do you ever stop and wonder why the grass does indeed seem greener on the other side--in this case, your neighbor's lawn? There are a lot of different factors that go into maintaining a healthy,...

Velvetleaf is an annual weed that grows as tall as 8 feet and can cause a great deal of damage in field crops as well as smaller vegetable and flower gardens. Because velvetleaf produces seeds...

Clover is considered a weed when it is found in lawns, though some homeowners like it for its look and ability to surpass other weeds. Clover weed should be attacked as soon as it's seen, since...

Maintaining your lawn is an important part of being a good neighbor. This article explains the essential steps you need to take throughout the year to keep your lawn healthy and green.

If you find your Poulan Weed Eater is chugging, stalling or just not running efficiently, you may have a bad fuel filter. Poulan recommends replacing your fuel filter yearly, and if you haven't...

Working with a weed whacker is a great way to clear weeds, stray grass and other unwanted plant life from your yard. However, there are times when the string snags, tears or otherwise breaks and...

Ortho Weed B Gon Max will kill 200 types of weeds and plants. It is safe to use on most grasses and will save you a bit of embarrassment by eradicating that yellow field of dandelions in your...

Is your yard being invaded by those common purple thistles? Canadian thistle (Cirsium arvense), often referred to as Canada thistle, can appear to be a very attractive flowering plant at first...

Canadian thistle is an invasive weed common in North America that's tough to get rid of. With its prickly leaves and rapid growth, Canadian thistle can overtake a lawn, garden, or field overnight....

Worldwide, there are around 500 species of stinging nettle, sometimes called Tread Softly, Bull Nettle, or Finger Rot. While those found in the U.S. sting the skin, the discomfort doesn't last...

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...

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...

Adding mulch around your plants gives you added benefits that many are not aware of. Mulch is a good source of weed control and can help cut out those unsightly devils completely. Black mulch...

Horsetail weed is one of the oldest plants known on earth and may have been around for the dinosaurs' salad bar. This plant is a great nuisance today, but traditionally was harvested and used as a...

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...

St. Augustine grass is a very popular grass for home lawns and landscapes, especially in the Southeastern United States and other coastal regions. It is a perennial grass with a high tolerance...

Winding a bump reel on an Echo weed eater can be a little tricky. There are no tools required, just a bit of effort and some patience. The trick is to turn the reel to wind the line, rather than...

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) can be a beautiful ground cover around trees and in gardens, but it can be very invasive and spread quickly through your garden and lawn. Lily of the...

The horsetail plant's varieties and hardiness can make it a garden pest regardless of geographical location. This ancient plant, also known as scouring rush, has very deep roots and can survive...

Featherlite Weed Eaters are generally inexpensive tools. They are known to be easy to use and lightweight, providing precise trimming. Over time, however, you are likely to run into some issues...

Weed whackers use a plastic filament as the spinning "blade" that allows you to edge lawns, walkways and gardens easily. The flexibility of the line lets you get into places that stiff blades...

Carpet grass is an extremely hardy perennial that grows well in shady, high-traffic areas. The root system is very shallow so it not drought tolerant. People use it for erosion control since it...

Instructions on how to string a weed-trimmer are easy enough that anyone can do it, even with little to no mechanical ability. Once you learn the process, you will be able to string any...

A weed wacker cuts unwanted plants with a spool of thick, plastic cord resembling fly-fishing line. The cord rotates at such a high speed that it becomes a cutting edge for rapid elimination of...

You will need to restring a Craftsman Weed Wacker many times over its life. Knowing how to restring a grass trimmer will help to save you time and energy while maintaining your yard.

If your lilac leaves are yellowing, it could be caused by several factors. Chemical weed killers are a common cause of yellowing leaves. Fungal or bacterial infections may also be responsible....

Granular weed killers are not fast-acting, but they work well if applied correctly. Before you start, you will need to know how to apply granular weed killer to your lawn so it works the way it is...

Before starting your Weed Eater's engine, you must first prime the engine by drawing a small of fuel from the fuel tank into the carburetor. Priming the engine is accomplished by repeatedly...

Crabgrass is a common weed that grows in lawns. It forms in patches or large clumps. It is an annual summer plant and grows best in full sunshine. An effective way to rid your lawn of this weed...

Creeping Charlie, also known as Creeping Jenny or ground ivy, can be a difficult garden weed to control. Introduced to North America by European settlers, the bright green plant with round leaves...

The endless battle with weeds around your garden and walkway can feel never-ending. You may have noticed unwanted plants popping up in between cracks in your patio, or perhaps grass is taking over...

Weed suppressing fabric is placed directly on the ground in gardens to help control weed growth around plants. This dark, woven material is designed to allow water in to help keep the soil warm...

Preen Weed and Grass Killer is a ready-to-use spray for the control of a broad spectrum of emerged annual and perennial weed species. Its use will effectively control unwanted species of grass,...

Common chickweed is a very prolific and hardy weed. It thrives in almost any climate and tolerates both wet and dry soil. This fast-growing plant can produce seeds continually for weeks and...

Crabgrass is a type of perennial weed common throughout North America. The Digitaria sanguinalis, or hairy crabgrass, is one of the most common species encountered by gardeners. The weed is often...

A weed barrier needs to be opaque. Roof felting meets this requirement. If you happen to have some on hand, it will make an effective weed barrier.