Pre-emergent won’t kill weeds that have already sprouted. If you’re seeing weeds after applying, here’s what went wrong and what to do.
Category: General Lawn Care
General lawn care advice.
How Soon Can You Overseed After Pre-Emergent?
Wait at least 12 weeks after pre-emergent before overseeding. Workarounds include Tenacity and breaking the chemical barrier to seed small patches.
When to Mow Your Lawn in Spring
When your grass greens up and reaches 3 inches tall, it’s time to pull out the lawn mower for the first spring mow.
What are Pre-Emergent Herbicides? (Weed Prevention Guide)
Pre-emergent herbicides create a chemical barrier that prevents weeds from germinating, stopping weeds before they sprout in your lawn.
Organic vs. Synthetic Fertilizer: Which Is Best for Your Lawn?
Organic fertilizers consist of natural materials, while synthetic fertilizers are chemically manufactured. Both can benefit your lawn, depending on its needs.
How to Prepare a Soil Sample for Testing: 5 Simple Steps for Accurate Results
To prepare a soil sample, collect soil cores from your yard, combine them in a bucket, and submit it to your state’s extension service.
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.
5 Easy Tests You Can Do to Identify Your Soil Type
To identify your soil type without sending a sample to the lab, do the jar test, ribbon test, or one of the other 3 tests we’ll discuss here.
Spring Lawn Care by Soil Type
Stop following generic lawn advice. Discover how to adjust your spring care routine for clay, sandy, or loamy soil — and get better results.
Lawn Care Schedule: Month-by-Month Guide
Follow our month-by-month seasonal lawn care schedule for cool-season and warm-season grasses. Learn when to mow, fertilize, aerate, and control weeds.