I've had a terrible problem with weeds the past few years, and my neighbor said there's a weed killer I should be using now. What is it and how do I apply it? Your neighbor's probably talking about a ...

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 ...

An expert explains how and when to apply weed killer to your lawn so it actually works and doesn't ruin your grass.

For weeks, many of you have been making plans to start getting your lawn in shape for the upcoming season. Now it’s time to put the plans into action. You might look at your to-do list and see “plant ...

There are two important times to control weeds in the desert Southwest: prior to the summer monsoon and just before our winter rainy season. This year, the winter rains started early, but not to worry ...

For those who want to keep their home gardens lush, the best weed killers for flower beds are all pre-mixed herbicides, but choosing the right one comes down to a surprising number of factors: ...

Before I move on to other things, yet one more reminder that though the snow, rain and ice we are getting does great things for soil moisture, it isn't enough for newly planted trees. Water them. The ...

Q: I have noticed that many little weeds are sprouting. Is there anything I can do to stop this? A: Yes, you can apply a chemical weed barrier that kills the weed seed but won’t harm growing plants or ...

Well, I hope all of you procrastinators remembered about Feb. 14, and got something for your sweetheart (you know who you are). Fortunately, I did remember, and I got her some nice pre-emergent for ...

As vegetable gardeners gear up to plant homegrown produce, dormant weed seeds lie buried in the soil and ready to sprout the instant the right conditions occur. "Sprout they will, leaving fledgling ...