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How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy Plants
October 26, 2023
Lawn Care and Tips
Dealing with poison ivy is manageable but requires extreme caution and vigilance even after treatment. Often, homeowners overlook the plant’s roots after removing the plants themselves, resulting in its return. Today, we share in-depth insight into poison ivy, ways to identify and distinguish it from other plants, when and where it grows, control measures and... Read More
How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
October 26, 2023
Lawn Care and Tips
Creeping Charlie was brought to North America as a medicinal herb and ornamental plant. Since then, the plant has spread rapidly across the country in natural areas, distributed sites and, most commonly, lawns. It reproduces from any small fragment of its root, making it incredibly difficult to get rid of once it gets into your... Read More
Dandelion Weeds: How to Get Rid of Dandelions
October 26, 2023
Lawn Care and Tips
Dandelions may remind you of summertime and your childhood, but these perennial weeds can be a problem in your lawn. They quickly spread and compete with other plants for nutrients. Dandelion comes from the French word “dent de lion,” or tooth of a lion. They’re usually found in Europe and North America. As a weed,... Read More
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How to Get Rid of Slime Mold: Treatment & Prevention
June 16, 2023
Lawn Care and Tips
Slime mold on grass is a common problem that many homeowners face. Slime molds are primitive fungi that use living turfgrass plants for structural support. They appear as a slimy, creamy-white or black substance on lawns in moist and warm conditions. Although they are not harmful to the grass, they can be unsightly and unnerving.... Read More
Pythium Blight: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
June 16, 2023
Lawn Care and Tips
Pythium blight is a fungal disease that affects turfgrass and can cause significant damage to lawns and golf courses. It is caused by the pathogen Pythium aphanidermatum, which thrives in warm, humid conditions and can spread rapidly in wet grass. Symptoms of pythium blight include greasy, water-soaked patches of grass that can quickly turn brown... Read More