To manage Virginia buttonweed and save your turf, combine proper lawn care with manual removal and post-emergent herbicides.
Author: Andie Ioó
In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my husband, sports, trying out new recipes, reading, and watching reruns of '90s TV shows. As a way to relax and decompress, I enjoy landscaping around my little yard and DIY home projects.
How Long Do Shrubs Last?
Shrubs generally last 10-15 years, but it depends on the type, the care they receive, the climate, diseases, and pests.
Best Grass for Sandy Soil
Grass types such as bahiagrass, bentgrass, bermudagrass, centipedegrass, tall fescue, and Zoysiagrass are well-suited to sandy soils due to their tolerance for limited water and nutrients.
Benefits of Dethatching Your Lawn
Dethatching your lawn includes benefits such as better sunlight absorption, stronger grassroots, and fewer pests and diseases, to name a few.
Best Ground Covers for Foot Traffic
Check out the best ground covers, from ajuga and beach strawberry to Creeping Jenny and sedum, these plants can add charm to the yard.
Fast-Growing Groundcovers for Shade
Groundcovers that grow quickly are ideal for transforming shady yards. They provide soil stability, visual appeal, and weed control, making them valuable assets in any landscape.
How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
Getting rid of creeping Charlie involves everything from manual removal and smothering to sheet mulching, and using organic and chemical herbicides
What Is Onion Grass?
Onion grass is an irritating weed that can rob your grass of resources and weaken it. Find out how to prevent and eliminate it.
13 Herbs and Flowers to Keep Bugs Away in Your Yard
Pest control isn’t just from a bottle; it can be found outside. Discover how herbs and flowers can effectively protect your yard from bugs.
How Deep Should Mulch Be?
Mulch depth depends on what you’re mulching: trees and shrubs need 3 to 4 inches, while flowers and perennials thrive with 1 to 2 inches.