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FAQs
Are broadleaf herbicides effective when applied during dry weather?
Broadleaf herbicides are most effective when applied to weeds that are actively growing. During prolonged periods of dry weather, some weeds are likely to curl up or wilt. An application of a broadleaf herbicide to drought stressed weeds will likely be less effective as wilted foliage will absorb less herbicide ....
How do I control water grass in my lawn?
“Water grass” is an ambiguous name. Several plants are occasionally referred to as water grass. Two common lawn weeds that are sometimes referred to as “water grass” are crabgrass and yellow nutsedge. Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) is an annual, warm-season grass. Crabgrass seeds begin to germinate when soil temperatures reach 60 degrees ....
How do I control creeping Charlie in my lawn?
Ground ivy (“creeping Charlie”) in lawns can be controlled with broadleaf herbicides. Products that contain 2,4-D or triclopyr are most effective. 2,4-D is an active ingredient in many broadleaf herbicide products. Triclopyr can be found in Ortho Weed-B-Gon Chickweed, Clover, and Oxalis Killer for Lawns and a few other products. ....
How do I control crabgrass in my lawn?
The best way to prevent crabgrass infestations in lawns is to maintain a thick, healthy lawn through proper mowing, irrigation, and fertilization. Crabgrass will have a difficult time germinating and surviving in a dense stand of turfgrass. Gardeners who have had crabgrass problems in recent years should apply a preemergence ....
How do I get rid of moss in my lawn?
Mosses in lawns are usually a sign of poor growing conditions. Turfgrasses have a difficult time growing in heavy shade, compacted soils, or other poor sites. However, mosses are adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions. Mosses in lawns are usually associated with heavy shade, low fertility, poor drainage, ....
How can I control violets in my lawn?
Violets (Viola species) are native to Iowa. Native habitats vary from dry, rocky prairies to moist woodlands. Violets are also found in lawns, especially in shady areas. Violets are difficult to control in turfgrass areas. Digging up the plants is an option for home gardeners with a small infestation of violets. ....
How do I control white clover in my lawn?
White clover (Trifolium repens) is a creeping perennial. It is a common plant in many Iowa lawns because it is a prolific seed producer and adapts well to mowing and other lawn care practices. Its presence is often a sign of low nitrogen fertility. White clover in lawns can ....
How often should I fertilize my lawn?
In Iowa, Kentucky bluegrass lawns can be fertilized in spring (April or May), mid-September, and late October/early November. The number of fertilizer applications is largely determined by an individual’s desires or expectations for their lawn. Three applications of fertilizer (the first in spring, the second in mid-September, and third in late ....
How do you remove thatch?
The most effective way to remove a thatch layer of ½ inch or greater is with a vertical mower or power rake. Late summer (September) is the best time to dethatch lawns in Iowa. Late summer dethatching gives the turfgrass several weeks of good growing weather in which to recover. ....
How often should I aerate a lawn?
The frequency of aeration is largely determined by the soil type and the amount of use. Lawns growing in heavy, clay soils and those subject to heavy foot or pet traffic should be aerated twice a year. Once a year should be sufficient for lawns that are established on well-drained ....