Care and Maintenance of a Lawn after Seeding
… Updated: March 1, 2023 Care after lawn renovation, for at least the first two … more challenging even during the recommended time for lawn projects. Seeding in the fall and then again in the …
Fertilizing Home Lawns
… October 24, 2024 How and when should you fertilize a home lawn? A spring application of lawn fertilizer, if even needed, cannot be applied until … resources (PDF) MDA 15.06 - How to Choose a Lawn Care Service (PDF) MDA 15.07.14 - Maryland's Lawn Fertilizer …
Lawn Alternatives
… An example of a yard with less lawn. Updated: June 19, 2025 Ways to reduce your lawn and plant an alternative Lawns … approach this is to start small. Consider removing just a 4’x4’ area of grass and replacing it with plants in one year, … the same amount of time as lawn care. Try gardening with a theme: Naturalistic/Native Gardens Native plants are among …
Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland
… March 20, 2024 Herbicides have been used to control lawn weeds since the 1950s. But the potential risks to … cause people to reconsider their use as part of routine lawn care. Concentrating on proper lawn care practices can … turf grass. Glyphosate (Roundup®) Information and Alternatives for Weed Management Selective herbicide Kills or …
Common Home Lawn Weeds In Maryland
… Marose Updated: May 2, 2023 Quick tips for managing common lawn weeds A healthy, dense, vigorous lawn is the best defense against common lawn weeds. Research shows that mowing fescue lawns to 3-4 …
Quackgrass
… and resembles wheat. Conditions that favor growth Poor lawn maintenance practices. Photos Auricle Quackgrass has a … The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org Management in lawns Lawn care practices Maintain healthy, dense turf that can … The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Organic Lawn Care Common Home Lawn Weeds Still …
Orchardgrass
… Conditions that favor growth Seeds usually come into a lawn with contaminated grass seed or straw mulch. Photos … The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org Management in lawns Lawn care practices Maintain healthy, dense turf that can … The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Organic Lawn Care Common Home Lawn Weeds Still …
Wild Garlic or Wild Onions
… Bugwood.org Conditions that favor growth Mowing the lawn too short, inadequate fertilization of lawn. Management in lawns Lawn care practices Maintain … The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Organic Lawn Care Common Home Lawn Weeds Still …
Nimblewill
… Lab, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org Habit in a lawn Nimblewill plants have a fine texture in a lawn. Photo: Ohio State Weed Lab, The Ohio State University, … University of Maryland Extension Management in lawns Lawn care practices Maintain healthy, dense turf that can compete …
Annual Bluegrass
… Updated: March 2, 2023 Annual bluegrass ( Poa annua ) is a common grassy weed found in Maryland lawns. It's most … about in a home lawn. However, it can be an indication of compact and constantly moist soil. Annual bluegrass tends … establishment. Avoid overwatering and applying too much nitrogen fertilizer. Core aerate in the fall to reduce soil …