Lawn Weeds – Lawn Model https://lawnmodel.com Lawn Care by Experts Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:57:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://lawnmodel.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-LawnModel-Favicon-3-32x32.png Lawn Weeds – Lawn Model https://lawnmodel.com 32 32 Disadvantages of Mulching Grass (Best Way to Mulch) https://lawnmodel.com/disadvantages-of-mulching-grass/ https://lawnmodel.com/disadvantages-of-mulching-grass/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=2773 Mulching is a lawn maintenance activity whereby you cover the soil with grass clippings, leaves, and other organic materials. Proper mulching is beneficial; it provides nutrients, improves soil quality, and protects the grass from extreme temperatures. While mulching is preferred to bagging the clippings, it’s not always beneficial for your lawn. But what are the disadvantages...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/disadvantages-of-mulching-grass/feed/ 0 Home-Made Grass and Weed Killer https://lawnmodel.com/home-made-grass-and-weed-killer/ https://lawnmodel.com/home-made-grass-and-weed-killer/#respond Mon, 23 May 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=2241 Grassy weeds on lawns can be stubborn and difficult to remove. While commercial herbicides do kill weeds, they expensive at times and dangerous to the environment if misused. What homemade grass and weed killer remedies are effective?  The best effective home-made grass and weed killer is a mix of vinegar, salt, and dish soap. The...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/home-made-grass-and-weed-killer/feed/ 0 Does Bermuda Grass Choke Out Weeds? https://lawnmodel.com/does-bermuda-grass-choke-out-weeds/ https://lawnmodel.com/does-bermuda-grass-choke-out-weeds/#respond Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=2205 Did you know that you can nurture a lawn that limits weeds by itself? And all it takes is the right grass. A skilled homeowner or lawn care professional knows how to grow Bermuda grass to full thickness. It might even save you a substantial amount in herbicides and weed killers.  Bermuda grass, considered a...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/does-bermuda-grass-choke-out-weeds/feed/ 0 Will Muriatic Acid Kill Grass and Weeds? (Tips & Precautions) https://lawnmodel.com/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass-and-weeds/ https://lawnmodel.com/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass-and-weeds/#respond Wed, 04 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=2190 Muriatic acid is hydrogen chloride in liquid form. The acid has many uses in household cleaning, unclogging drains and toilets, but can use it to kill grass and weeds? Muriatic acid will kill grass, weeds, and other smaller vegetation it touches. It wreaks havoc on plant roots if the spill seeps into the soil. Careful...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/will-muriatic-acid-kill-grass-and-weeds/feed/ 0  Poa Trivialis: How to Identify, Remove + Control It https://lawnmodel.com/poa-trivialis-identification-removal/ https://lawnmodel.com/poa-trivialis-identification-removal/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=2006 Grassy and broadleaf weeds are stumbling blocks to growing a healthy lawn. They compete with turf for water, air, and nutrients and sometimes choke the lawn if not identified and controlled early enough. Poa trivialis is identifiable by its light green coloration in the fall and spring. The leaves sometimes assume a reddish hue. Its...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/poa-trivialis-identification-removal/feed/ 0 What Does Crabgrass Look Like? https://lawnmodel.com/what-does-crabgrass-look-like/ https://lawnmodel.com/what-does-crabgrass-look-like/#respond Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=1815 Lawns accentuate your home’s exterior and provide a ground for recreation. Maintaining the yard could be the most cumbersome task lawn keepers face — from endless mowing, dethatching, fertilizing, aerating, and watering. Weeds encroachment (dandelions, crabgrass, dallisgrass, and ground ivy) on the property destroys the yard’s ambiance and may take over if not controlled. Quick...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/what-does-crabgrass-look-like/feed/ 0 Post Emergent Dandelion Killer https://lawnmodel.com/post-emergent-dandelion-killer/ https://lawnmodel.com/post-emergent-dandelion-killer/#respond Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=1762 Dandelion’s conspicuous yellow flowers are invasive if you want a green, lush, grass-only space. Once dandelions have developed deep taproots, they spread quickly throughout an area and take over. Since they are perennial, you have a yearly problem to address.  Established dandelions are tough to remove. Hand pulling and homemade weed killers are less effective...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/post-emergent-dandelion-killer/feed/ 0 Crabgrass Vs. St. Augustine https://lawnmodel.com/crabgrass-vs-st-augustine/ https://lawnmodel.com/crabgrass-vs-st-augustine/#respond Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=1682 St. Augustine grass is a common turf grown in the southern lawns of the United States. It forms a dense dark green mat that makes your lawn attractive. However, it is prone to light green grass-like plants encroaching on it. The light green encroacher is likely Crabgrass, a weed. While it’s not necessarily harmful, you...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/crabgrass-vs-st-augustine/feed/ 0 Dallisgrass Vs. Crabgrass https://lawnmodel.com/dallisgrass-vs-crabgrass/ https://lawnmodel.com/dallisgrass-vs-crabgrass/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=1660 Often, we make costly mistakes without knowing the future consequences. A. T Dallit backed the use of Dallisgrass as a forage crop. The imported grass turned out to be a nuisance. Don’t make the same mistake as a homeowner and allow Dallisgrass or crabgrass on your lawn. They are invasive and could make your lawn...

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]]> https://lawnmodel.com/dallisgrass-vs-crabgrass/feed/ 0 Types of Crabgrass – Identification with Pictures https://lawnmodel.com/types-of-crabgrass-identification/ https://lawnmodel.com/types-of-crabgrass-identification/#respond Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://lawnmodel.com/?p=1526 Crabgrass is one of the most difficult weeds to remove from the lawn. Other tough weeds include dandelions, goosegrass, and lawn stickers. Although it is an annual summer weed, it produces numerous seeds each growing season that regrow in favorable conditions in early spring. This pesky weed can take over your lawn if it’s not...

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