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How to Remove Poa Annua From Your Lawn
Check out some of our tried and true tips and tricks to spotting and ridding your lawn of Poa annua this fall.
Read MoreHow to Use a Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the Fall
Learn the secret to achieving a weed-free lawn: stop them before they grow. Applying a pre-emergent now will keep weeds from appearing later.
Read MoreHow to Control Weeds During the Summer
Ever wondered how to control weeds during the summer? The summer season is the worst time to control weeds. Learn about some workarounds.
Read MoreWhen Can I Apply Weed Control Products to My New Sod?
A frequently asked question new lawn owners ask is, “When can I apply weed control products to my new sod? Find out in this article.
Read MoreHow to Use SedgeHammer+ to Control Nutsedge
Learn about the characterstics and traits of sedge so that you can identify this common lawn weeds and control it with SedgeHammer+.
Read MoreHow to Remove Purple Deadnettle From Your Lawn
Although purple deadnettle control can be a bit challenging, there are a couple of solutions for stopping its growth.
Read MoreHow to Remove Sandspur from Your Lawn
Sandspur can be a prickly nuisance for homeowners everywhere. Keep these noxious weeds from taking over your lawn with our tips and tricks.
Read MoreHow to Use a Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the Spring
Learn about the effective use of a pre-emergent as the season for spring pre-emergent applications grows closer.
Read MoreHow to Remove Common Chickweed From Your Lawn
Although the little white flowers are pretty to some, common chickweed can be a huge nuisance for the lawn and garden enthusiast
Read MoreHow to Remove Henbit From Your Lawn
Henbit is a winter annual weed that can be found throughout the US. This weed produces small purple flowers.
Read MoreControlling Crabgrass in Your Lawn
Crabgrass is a pervasive weed found throughout the continental United States that many lawn owners struggle to control.
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Times for Herbicide Applications
Sod U talks about the best and worst times to make herbicide applications so that you can feel confident about weed control.
Read MoreIdentifying Common Lawn Weeds
Sod U discusses common types of lawn weeds, where they grow, and how to identify them so that you can know how to best get rid of them.
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Lawn for Spring in 12 Simple Steps
There are still a few projects you can complete to prepare for the upcoming spring season. Learn how to set your lawn up for success.
Read MoreControlling Goosegrass in Your Lawn
Sod U covers goosegrass and how to control it. Although it closely resembles crabgrass, there are a few ways to identify it.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Different Types of Weeds in Your Lawn & Garden
Learn about the different types of weeds and some preventative measures you can take to avoid having them invade your garden or lawn.
Read MoreHow to Use Tenacity Herbicide for Lawn Weed Control
Tenacity is a great herbicide option for homeowners looking to treat problem weeds that are difficult to get rid of in their lawns.
Read MoreHow to Choose a Company for Lawn Care Treatment
Learn about what you should look for in a lawn treatment company that applies control products to your lawn.
Read MoreHow to Use SpeedZone Broadleaf Herbicide for Turf to Control Clover
Learn how to use SpeedZone Broadleaf Herbicide, a weed control product, as a means of controlling clover in your lawn.
Read MoreAlternatives to Glyphosate for Weed Control
There are many other non-selective herbicide options for weed control in addition to Glyphosate including Scythe, Finale and Reward.
Read MoreHow to Get Your Lawn Ready for Spring
Dreaming of a beautiful lawn come springtime? Start getting your lawn ready for the transition to warmer temperatures now!
Read MoreHow to Remove Prostrate Spurge
Discover ways to remove prostrate spurge—one of the most difficult weeds to manage in home lawns and gardens.
Read MoreGood Riddance, Ragweed
This broadleaf weed is easy to identify based on its hairy, fern-like leaves that are green and feathery in appearance.
Read MoreWeed Control in Your Lawn & Garden
A weed is anything other than your lawn type growing in your lawn that you don’t want to grow there. Learn how to remove weeds with these helpful tips.
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