With their sturdy roots and rapid growth, weeds create a lot of extra work for gardeners and they also compete with desirable plants for soil space, water, and nutrients. Even worse, empty garden soil ...
Over the years I have had many people ask about their thin lawns, including a friend from the pool just recently. I can relate to this issue well on many levels. Seems that as I’m getting older, the ...
"The Market Gardener," by Jean-Martin Fortier, is a compendium of Les Jardins de la Grelinette's proven horticultural techniques and innovative growing methods, with low-tech, high-yield production ...
While most grasses go dormant or pause growth in the winter, not all weeds do - but which ones are most prevalent depends on ...
Q: I already have weeds growing in my vegetable garden and flower beds. I am not fond of working at weed control, and I don’t want them to take over either. What is the easiest way to prevent weeds ...
When we survey vegetable gardeners, we find that weeds are their number one pest challenge. Weeds deprive developing vegetables of water and nutrients, as well as sunlight, and can quickly turn your ...
In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency removed MSMA from the list of herbicides the turfgrass industry uses to control weeds. Since the chemical ingredients convert to a toxic form of arsenic, ...
Learn valuable tips and techniques for effective weed control in your garden and landscaping. Join gardening expert Ginny Rosenkranz from the University of Maryland Extension as she shares insights on ...
With the arrival of cool fall weather, the need for certain lawn and garden maintenance tasks slows down and eventually comes to an end when the ground freezes. But the cool weather and shorter days ...
When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s a sure sign that your garden is winding down for the year.
With July Fourth approaching many Delawareans are anxiously awaiting the first homegrown tomato from the vegetable garden. You probably have most of your summer crops planted, so now is the time to ...