Understanding Weeds - But mostly How to Kill 'em

Written by L. J. Bruton


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For example, some weeds grow in situations of compacted soil, such as knotweed. You can also controlrepparttar growth by taking better care ofrepparttar 113408 grass, rather than focus onrepparttar 113409 weeds. You can raise or lowerrepparttar 113410 mowing height, changerepparttar 113411 frequency of mowing and changingrepparttar 113412 amount of time between irrigating. Also, you can increase or decrease application of fertilizer and aerifyrepparttar 113413 soil. This will maintain better grass, thus keepingrepparttar 113414 growth dense and vigorous, which as discussed above, does not attract weeds.

In addition to culture practices, sometimesrepparttar 113415 assistance of chemicals is needed to control weed growth. In that case, there are several types of herbicides that can be used. Preemergence herbicides will affect seeds that are germinating. Since they are best used two to three weeks beforerepparttar 113416 seeds start to grow, these work best to combat annual weeds. Postmergence herbicides are used, as their prefix implies, afterrepparttar 113417 weeds have sprouted. Since they must be absorbed throughrepparttar 113418 leaves, this types of herbicide works best with a spray.

These can be used at any time, but are most effective whenrepparttar 113419 weed is still young and growing. Selective postmergence herbicides are usually used to control annual, biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds, as they will not damage grass. But, they can kill trees, shrubs and flowers. These have to be used in proper conditions as well, with no rain inrepparttar 113420 forecast for two days to follow, air 60-80 degrees and no winds. Finally, non-selective postmergence herbicides kill all types of weeds, and are best used to spot treat grassy weeds that are not affected byrepparttar 113421 selective herbicides.

So next time you see a Dandelion plant growing, don't make a wish and blowrepparttar 113422 seeds toward inrepparttar 113423 direction of a lawn fanatic- they may not getrepparttar 113424 perfectly manicured lawn they wished for!

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Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn

Written by L. J. Bruton


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Liquid fertilizers are just asrepparttar name says- in liquid form. These are applied by attaching a hose and nozzle to a spray bottle. The contents ofrepparttar 113407 bottle are usually in concentrated form, thusrepparttar 113408 need to mix withrepparttar 113409 water. If you can use a hose, this is an easy method, more so than spreading granular aroundrepparttar 113410 yard. Also, since this a liquid, nutrients are available immediately torepparttar 113411 roots of your vegetation. Herbicides can also be added or applied during this treatment. But, sincerepparttar 113412 results are immediate, applications will have to be repeated more often than granular, and since liquid is more expensive to begin with, it can be more costly.

Synthetic fertilizers are usually manufactured chemically, hence being called synthetic. These engineered fertilizers offer immediate release of nutrients, and make lawns green.They simply penetraterepparttar 113413 soil quicker. However, they are not natural, and many argue that lawns should be treated naturally. Applications of synthetic fertilizer needs to be redone more often, as results don't last as long. They can also burn your lawn if not applied in a proper manner.

Finally, organic fertilizers are made from once living organisms and their bi-products. These are applied torepparttar 113414 lawn by spreaders, rakes and even by hand. Since this a totally natural fertilizer,repparttar 113415 organics tend to break down slow when releasing nitrogen. They will improverepparttar 113416 texture and density of your lawn, especially when added to soil or lakebed sand. There are some drawbacks however, including a foul smell inrepparttar 113417 case of manures. Also, these soils tend to have more nitrogen than other elements.

In summary, when choosing a fertilizer, you need to consider many things: The current nutrition of your lawn, how much money you want to spend, how much labor you want to invest in application- initial and repeats, as well as personal preference. But withrepparttar 113418 spurt in technology, choices keep growing as more combinations are being introduced.

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