When you overseed aggressively in the fall, new grass fills in thin areas before winter arrives. These young plants establish strong root systems during cool weather when weeds are dormant. By spring, ...

Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party.

Control tactics: A dense, vigorous lawn is the best way to combat henbit. Mow the lawn at 3½ to 4 inches tall to promote ...