Pre-emergent herbicides create a chemical barrier that prevents weeds from germinating, stopping weeds before they sprout in your lawn.
Author: Danielle Gorski
Danielle Gorski has written about lawn care for over four years, blending her love for plants with her passion for writing. Her favorite part about her yard is decorating it for the holiday season.
Spring Lawn Care Calendar by Region: Cool-Season vs. Warm-Season Grass
With regional comparison charts, learn the right time to fertilize, mow, and apply pre-emergent for your cool-season or warm-season lawn this spring.
13 Yard Work Safety Tips, With Advice From a LawnStarter Pro
Warming up, scheduling strategic breaks, and drinking lots of water are a few of the safety tips we offer homeowners to help prevent yard work injuries.
How to Kill Winter Weeds
You can kill winter weeds in your yard with either organic remedies or an herbicide, depending on what method is best for your yard.
Most Common Winter Weeds in Your Lawn
Annual bluegrass, chickweed, and henbit are some of the most common winter weeds in your lawn, so learn how to identify and treat them this snowy season.
Benefits of Dormant Seeding Your Lawn
Dormant seeding gives your lawn a spring head start, fewer weeds, and deeper, drought-tolerant roots. See the benefits and when to seed for best results.
Best Tools to Use to Collect Autumn Leaves
Discover the best tools to collect leaves, from rakes and tarps to leaf blowers, vacuums, and mulching mowers. Discover the right pick for your yard.
12 Spring Lawn Care Tips for Dallas
Springtime lawn care is essential for prepping your Dallas lawn for the hot summer ahead. Here are 12 spring lawn care tips to help you grow a resilient Dallas lawn.
Overseeding vs. Reseeding: What’s Best For Your Lawn?
Overseed to fix a few bare spots, but reseed when 30% to 50% or more of the lawn is dead or weedy. Compare cost and timing.
How to Test for Compacted Soil
Learn how to test for compacted soil using items around the home, such as a screwdriver or a shovel, and how to measure compaction with a penetrometer.