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To prevent spurge in your lawn, apply a pre-emergent herbicide like Balan or Dimension, solarize the soil, and keep a regular lawn care schedule.

To tell what spurge weed looks like, check for oval leaves on reddish stems, which produce a milky sap when cut. It often grows close to the ground.

To get rid of spurge weed, pull it out by hand or use a post-emergent herbicide like Trimec or Surge. Proper lawn care is key to prevent its return.

Learn when and how to treat a heat-stressed lawn. Spot the signs of distress ASAP, water 1.5 inches per week, and keep the mower blade high.

Frost seeding is spreading cool-season seeds over frozen ground in late winter. As the soil thaws, these seeds germinate in early spring.

Set the timer wrong, and your lawn pays for it by August. Here’s how long to water in summer, with a simple test to nail the right number.