Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Unfortunately, we have hit a dry spell throughout the last six weeks here in the ...

The best time to control perennial broadleaf weeds in the lawn with herbicides is mid-September through October. In fall, perennial broadleaf weeds are actively translocating carbohydrates to their ...

Dealing with weeds in your lawn can feel like a never-ending battle, but with a little know-how, it’s totally manageable! Weeds come in all shapes and sizes, and while some might look harmless with ...

Cutting grass too short weakens it. Longer grass grows stronger and thicker and crowds out weeds. Weed seeds can’t germinate ...

As Easter arrives this year late into April, we are still having temperatures that are mostly below average. On this day, we can only hope that the weather is conducive for our traditional Easter egg ...

The lady reaches into her purse and pulls out a wrinkled up sandwich bag that looks like something that might be handed off in an alleyway. “Neil, what is this weed? I’m sorry it looks like this, but ...

Fall is just around the corner, which means that winter and spring weeds can’t be too far behind. Common annual cool-season weeds that germinate from seeds with the first rains and cooler weather of ...

Whether you view weeds as beneficial or problematic depends on your perspective and the goals you set for your lawn. Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, ...

Before we look at ways to deal with grassy weeds, let’s look at what they are, and this requires a short botany lesson. Weeds, unwanted plants or plants growing out of their desired location, are ...

In recent years, buffalograss has become more prevalent in urban lawns as a native, low-maintenance grass. Water and fertilizer requirements are minimal, especially compared with other turf grasses.