The Grass Doctor

lawn weeds? I have put out 2 lrge bags (like 50 lbs.) of Scotts pre-emergent in my lawn last OCt--07--this was supposed to kill all the weeds and keep them from germinating. I have bermuda grass and my lawn is a about 3 yrs old. This did absolutely no good--I now have more weeds than ever-- Can anyone tell me how to get rid of the weeds--they are bushy little round like leaves that have a purple tiny flower in the spring. The Scotts has not killed them--if any thing it has multiplied them--I also have other weeds that this Scotts did not kill. This is very expensive pre-emergent that was supposed to kill the weeds. I would like to know if there is a spray that i can use just on the weeds that will not kill the grass. Please help!!! all your lawn people.

Lawn Weeds? Weeds have overtaken my small back yard. I have weeds growing, no grass. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of weeds. I have tried counter products like "weed be gone" from home depot, but doesn't seem to work.

Should I spray to kill all the lawn weeds this fall or wait until next year? My lawn ( 1 1/2acres) has a lot of weeds in some areas. I want to overseed this fall. Should I spend the money to spray and kill the weeds now before I overseed or am I wasting my money? I'd heard that winter would kill most of the weeds anyway.

How do I get rid of common lawn weeds in North Texas? I live in North Texas, I notice some of my neighbors have lawn services and have less weeds than I do. I don't want to pay a service to do my grass, I'm a do it yourself kind of person. These guys guarantee they will get the grass green and get rid of the weeds. What is it that companies like True Green and others use on grass to get rid of weeds and when do I use it?

I have a lawn with carpet grass. What chemical can get rid of the weeds but save the carpet grass? The weeds are a nuisance as they overtake the carpet grass and spoil the lawn. Some weed-killer kill all both the weeds and the carpet grass. Is there any chemical that can save the grass but get rid of the weeds?

Who decided it is a crime to have a lawn of weeds instead of sod? Last summer I let the weeds thrive. This spring my lawn of weeds look greenest on my street. It is lush, full and healthy looking. I have decided to keep the weeds. Why and when did we decide that sod was the only acceptable grass for the lawn?

How to make a green lawn from weeds? Ok, my lawn is all weeds. I was wondering the easiest way to get an actual lawn. Can I just roundup the whole thing kill off everything then lay down grass seed?

Are the clovers in my lawn considered weeds? As I was vicously tending to my lawn (it now has brown patches where grass once was) I noticed them, the clovers. Do I let them grow or chuck em...are they weeds?

What's the most eco-friendly weed killer to minimize lawn weeds? I'm not trying for the perfect lawn but would like to do something to discourage onion grass, dandelions, etc., without harsh chemicals. I know I can dig them all out, but that takes forever!

How can I completely kill an entire lawn? Grass, Weeds, Vines and make it unable to support new growth.? How can I completely kill an entire lawn? Grass, Weeds, Vines and make it unable to support new growth. I want to make the area completely devoid of plant life.

What are the best ways to get rid of broadleaf and grassy weeds in lawn? My lawn is about 1/5 weeds. And I want to make it a perfect lawn. This spring I am going to put down pre-emergent, but I know that there will still be ones that will come up. As well as the ones already germinated. So I have heard that it is good to fertilize reguraly your lawn and to spray a post emergent like 24d or MSMA on your lawn to kill clover and other broadleaf weeds as well as any crabgrass or grassy weeds that come up in your lawn when the weather is mild , but not too hot (so it wont damage your grass). I also plan to aerate and seed my lawn in the fall. Is this the only and best way to renovate my lawn to perfect state? how long will it take?

What is the real name of those puffy lawn weeds that you blow apart? You know - you make a wish and blow them and they poof and float in the breeze. What are they called? Not Dandelions. Dandelions are the round, yellow ones.

My lawn is all weeds and hardly any grass. Can someone suggest the best way to get a healthy lawn? Our lawn is mostly clover and crabgrass. What steps do we take to get a healthy lawn with grass and no weeds? Thank you in advance! We live in Oklahoma.

How to get rid of broad leaved weeds in lawn with dogs? I live on a corner lot with a chainlink fence, so anyone that walks by can see my back yard. Im having a problem with broad leaved weeds in the lawn. The only problem is my dogs spend a decent amount of time in the backyard and Im not sure what to use to get rid of the weeds that wont be harmful to my dogs.

Are there any common lawn weeds that could cause your finger to swell? I was picking weeds today, and now my thumb, only my thumb is itchy and swollen. I put some cortizone on it, but it doesn't seem to be helping. I am also applying ice to it, but it's doing little but confort.

How to protect lawn from Broadleaf Weeds before they appear in Spring? Next spring i want to get ahead of the battle against broadleaf weeds (e.g. Dandelions and Thistle) and put something on my lawn before they start sprouting. I know to put a Fertilizer with Pre-Emergent but from what i understand pre-emergent is good at controlling Crabgrass and other leafy weeds but from what i have read using a mix that controls dandelions (and other leafy weeds) are only effective AFTER they have sprouted so as to stick to their leaves (when wet). Can i use a Weed and Feed on my lawn before these broadleaf weeds start to appear so as to protect against them ever appearing?

How do I seed my lawn after the weeds have been sprayed and killed? I recently had a professional lawn care company come in and kill off all of the weeds in my yard. You can see that they are dead but still exist in the ground. I have a pretty big yard so, tilling it or raking it would be impossible for just me to do. There is a lot of dead space and dirt patches as well. What is my next step in seeding my lawn to get new grass to grow?

Weeds in lawn, which weed killer for Lawn do you use? Hi There, now that we are safe from frost and rain.. can you recommend a weed killer for lawn? so that I can treat the weeds without killing my lawn? There's too much of it for me to pull out. THANKS

How to get rid of weeds in lawn? Im fed up of digging out weeds in the lawn and don't like to use weed and feed any other way to get rid of weeds in lawn?

Part of my lawn is all weeds. What herbicide can I use that will let me replant grass after a few days? I am looking for an herbicide that will kill all the weeds in part of my lawn AND let me replant grass seed in the next few days.

My lawn is totally COVERED in dandelion weeds how do I get rid of them? So when we bought this new house, the lawn was in pretty rough shape - but we've been too busy to fix it...well now its making me CRAZY!!! Our lawn is completely covered with dandelion weeds, more weeds than lawn. We have tried killing them with weed killer (some weeds died..), we've tried reseeding/overseeding....tearing it up in sections - its all been SUCH a pain! Any ideas on how to effectively kill all the weeds and revitalize our lawn so that it is green and thick?? We live in NW Oregon, pretty mild climate although we've been known to have some warm summers....we're not super rich so we'd like it to be relatively affordable if at all possible. Thanks so much for any suggestions!!!!

How should I kill Weeds in my lawn? I live in Oregon, and my grass is not growing but I have like four different types of weeds coming up. How should I kill them? The last time I killed them I put Scott's Lawn Care with Weed Killing on it. But they went away and came right back up. I have moss too!

How do i kill the weeds in my lawn without killing my grass? I was mowing my back lawn yesterday and i noticed a crap load of weeds in my lawn! My lawn use to be weed free and then all of a sudden over the pass couple of months theres weeds every where! What can i get from like walmart or home depot to kill the weeds but not hurt my lawn? Also i have 2 dogs so i needs something that wont harm them.

How do I remove and prevent weeds from my lawn? Do I have to buy those weed killer packages? I'm growing weeds, and small yellow and white flowers in the middle of my lawn ! There's also small "spinach" looking things growing. They blend in when I mow the lawn, but when they grow, they look hideous ! How can I remove them ?

What are the best steps to go through to controlling weeds in your lawn? Weeds are really growing crazy this year in Louisiana. Can you give me a series of steps we can grow through to control the weeds in our lawns? I don't know if I should weed and feed first than treat stubborn weeds later or before the weed and feed. Also, when is the best time to to apply weed and feed and other weed control products to your lawn? Thanks

How best can I improve my lawn without killing the grass along with the weeds? My lawns suffer from weeds and brown patches where grass is not growing evenly. Can I get rid of the weeds without killing off the grass? There are so many different types of grass seeds on the market. Which would be best suited for the Kansas City area? They're not big lawns, front and back yard. I'm looking for an inexpensive but effective solution to their appearance.

I want to kill weeds in my lawn permanently. How do I do it? I have a A LOT of various weeds in my lawn that I want to be gone because they bug my dogs and look bad. I want to know the best weed killer to use, if my lawn color has to sacrifice than its fine but these weeds need to be gone.

How do I rid my lawn of weeds before laying sod? My yard is just a jumble of weeds. I am planning on laying sod but can't find very much information on how to prepare the ground first. How do I get rid of the weeds? Do I spray them or just till them up and rake them out? What will kill the weeds but not harm the ground for the sod? Does the ground even have to be tilled to plant sod? Can I just spray and kill the weeds and then lay the sod over them (creating a blanket effect and eliminating their sunshine)? Thanks!

How do I get rid of the weeds in my lawn in the winter time? I live in Texas and got a lot of weeds in my lawn. How do I get rid of them in the middle of the winter when the temperature is around 60-65 degree Farenheit.

How to get rid of and control weeds in my lawn? Is there a product or treatment that I can add to my lawn to continuously control weeds? I have seen a lot of treatments in the store but don't know which ones work. Are there any that are "safer" for dogs than others?

What can I use to kill weeds in my lawn without harming my dog or kids? My lawn is more weed than grass!! It may be too late to plant, I'm in Wisconsin, but I'd like a nice lawn next summer. Any suggestions?

How can I keep my neighbors weeds from taking over my newly sodded lawn? I live in a townhouse, so my yard abuts two neighbors' yards which are full of weeds. This year, we decided to tear out our "grass" and sod it. Of course, it looks beautiful now, but I'm worried about how we're going to keep their weeds off our lawn. I am willing to tend to the lawn daily if necessary; I just don't know what I"m supposed to do. Is it a hopeless case?

How do you get rid of the weeds in my lawn?? Due to recent rain storm, we have weeds outgrown in the lawn and near our patio. We tried spray, pulling etc.. next week weeds are regrown. Any special technique to get rid of it??

What to put underneath a rock lawn to keep grass/weeds from growing through? I am putting a rock lawn in by myself when it cools down. I need to know what is the best fabric, brand name and where to get it, to put underneath these rocks so that I won't have grass and weeds coming through. Most of my neighbors who have rock lawns have grass that grew through. Black plastic is not an option, as I live in Vegas and it will melt. Any ideas for other substances that I can put down to keep the grass/weeds from growing through? The last thing I want is to have to take all the rocks out and redo it because the fabric didn't work.

What can I do to my lawn now to eliminate the weeds before spring? i want to eliminate the weeds in my lawn before springs...what can i do?

What is the best way to get the new weeds in my lawn? I just started a new lawn and the grass is coming up real nice unfortunately so are some little weeds what is the best way t attack theese before they get to bad?

How do i get rid of weeds on my lawn? my lawn is filled with different kinds of weeds, how do i get rid of it, we tried pulling them out but theres to many.

Is there a product that will kill both lawn and weeds? I want to clear out a section of ground, and want to kill the grass, and weeds - just everything. Eco-friendly products are better.

What product(s) should i put on my lawn to kill weeds and non grass? I am in the mid west, rainy season, wondering what types of products to put on my lawn this time of year. Im a diyer and dont want to pay somebody. I got a lot of dandelions and such i want to get rid of. Also, after i put down a weed killer, what is a general type of grass seed to put down and should i apply it before or after a rain? Thanks

Yaupon Seedlings infest my lawn. What is the best product for killing these viscious weeds? My lawn person says those weeds along the edge of my lawn are Yaupon Seedlings from my neighbor's Yaupons. Is this true?. I am currently using Weed B Gone. Is there sonmething better?

How to kill weeds in the lawn? I would like to know how to kill weeds in my lawn without killing my lawn in the proses.

How can I get rid of the weeds in my lawn quickly? My house is for sale and I need to clean up my lawn fast. Should I aerate it? What should I use to kill the weeds and feed the grass. I understand "Weed & Feed" is no longer available.

Does mowing your lawn high cause more weeds? Someone told me that mowing the lawn higher would be better for the lawn but i just seem to be getting more weeds now. Should i go shorter?

When do I feed my Pennsylvania lawn for weeds and fertalize in Fall? My lawn is all crabgrass, clover and mixed leafs. If I put weedkiller on it, will my lawn dissappear?

IS it true that aeration of the soil underneath a lawn will promote more weeds the following spring? just curious, as I have noticed that whenever I have aerated a lawn in the autumn , the next spring there seems to be more and more weeds. Is this the reason that it is better to NOT aerate unless it is absolutely necessary to do so? why and how so? Thanks for your answers! and how do you know for sure if the lawn is needing aeration or not?

How to get rid of weeds in my st. augustine lawn? I used this stuff called Sta-green southern weed & feed a few days ago. Is this the best thing to use to get rid of weeds in my lawn, and if so how often and when should i apply it? I live in Louisiana by the way.

How to make lawn better if there are Weeds only in the lawn? (10 points for best answer!)? I dont have any grass in my front lawn. Its covered in weeds. How can I redo my lawn and make it healthier in a cost efficent way? 10 points for best answer!

How do you kill your weeds on your lawn? do u just mow..then spray or hand? is there a electrical applicance to kill weeds? i have using a weed tool or by hand.....it sucks..its tiring.....i been told to mow the lawn and use weed b gone ...i used it but it does take out the color...the color gets less green....is that bad to use?

How do weeds spread from lawn to lawn? I've out a lot of time and money into trying to have a good lawn but my neighbor has Foxtail growing and it is not popping up in my yard. Do weeds put off a seed that is blown in the wind and carried over? I ask because I am writing a newsletter for the home owners association and would like to explain to those with bad lawns how they are affecting the rest of us.

can you use a weed mat under a lawn to stop the weeds coming through? I'm having a lawn laid next week and want to prevent the weeds coming through, and would like to know if I can use the same weed mats people use under a flower bed / path.

what can I use to fight the weeds on my lawn? Ontario has banned the use of pesticides and other chemicals for weed control, and now I can't keep up with the weeds growing on my lawn! Is there a product out there that works that I can use?

how do i get rid of weeds in my lawn? i live in eastern kentucky and i have seeded my lawn with falcon seed. i am having trouble with weeds and clover and other. i want nothing but my falcon grass. what due i do? i will be getting everything from walmart or lowes. please help i should have added that i planted the seed two years ago and now the foreign weeds are starting to show

What can I use to Kill Weeds in my lawn, and not the Grass? I have recently began renting a new house, and the lawn in the back yard was a jungle, with weeds about 3 feet high throughout. I weed wacked the entire yard, raked them up and then mowed it. The lawn consists of mostly weeds now, but there is still quite a bit of grass growing also. I am wondering what I can do to kill the weeds and not the grass, I believe that the grass is Kentucky Bluegrass if that helps. Me and my Wife are renting from a relative who gave us a deal(a REALLY GOOD deal!) and Im just trying to get the little things fixed to make it look better. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Kill weeds & grass to start lawn over in a pet friendly way? I want to kill a good size lawn which is mostly crabgrass and weeds so that I can plant a better grass lawn. I have a older dog and I don't want to worry about chemicals affecting her health. Any suggestions?

What can i use to kill lawn weeds without using chemicals? Chemicals are now banned in Ontario, Canada

What is the best way to get rid of weeds without killing your lawn? We have a huge front and back yard, that is absolutely infested with weeds. We tried many different weed killers, some don't do anything, others not only kill the weeds but kill the lawn and we have spots in the yard now that look burnt up. Help? We are not being lazy...both my fiance and I have really bad backs from injuries sustained from a car accident and it is very hard for us to bend over or do any strenuous physical activity. Sometimes I can barely walk. Having this huge yard has been an extreme physical challenge for us. (I inherited this house from my mom when she passed away last year.)

I have a lot of weeds in my lawn? what do I do fertilize,reseed use a chemical like weed and grow? I decided to start doing my own lawn maintenance therefore the ignorance.

I have lots n lots of weeds grown in my lawn. Most fo the weed killers dont seem to work. Please help!? I have lots of weeds in my lawn. I recently used a weed killer from Menards but it doesn't seem to work. The weeds are still green and healthy. Please suggest a quick way to get rid of the weeds and make the lawn look greener and better. Thank you so much inadvance!

The Best Thing To Put On a New Lawn To Kill Weeds and Not The Grass? What should I use on a new lawn trying to come up but weeds are showing up through the topsoil put down by landscapers? Its been down about 5 weeks now. Looks like some crab grass peeking through as well as some I dont know the name of!! Help!!

How to remove all the existing bad weeds and make a beautiful lawn? My lawn is rampant with weeds all over, but I would like to remove them without the use of weedkiller. I then need to buy good seeds to plant. Any ideas on how to do this? I don't have a green thumb. Thanks.

Used Roundup to kill lawn (weeds). Should I treat soil before planting flowers?

How do we stop fast growing weeds on a lawn? My lawn appears to have grass at first glance, but it doesn't... It is actually filled with some sort of thin green fast growing weed which grows super fast... how do we eliminate this weed.

What is the easiest and fastest method to kill off weeds and green up my lawn? I live inOklahoma where the spring and summers are hot and humid and I have clover, crabgrass, dandelions, and a purple flower weed in my lawn. What does anyone recommend?

Poor condition lawn - I need to remove weeds and get the grass growing back? The lawn has been poorly treated for years (just bought new house). There are a lot of weeds and moss areas in grass. I am thinking of: 1. mowing short, then laying down weed/moss killer and 2. then after a week or so using an electric raker to really clear the weeds. 3. Not sure if I need to also use a aerator and spinkle down sharp sand to also give the ground less compaction 4. I was then planning to fertilise ground and then overseed and roll in seeds 5. then of course water grass every day for several weeks to get the new grass seeds growing Any thoughts? (I'm in UK so weather over next month is probably quite dry but grass seed can be planted anytime from May-Sept so it should be OK)

How do I rid a lawn of out-of-control weeds? Mowing the lawn is more like mowing the weeds. Does anyone know a sure way to kill the weeds without killing the grass? The worst is what my mom called "creeping charlie," and the dandilions. I have a large yard and would like an inexpensive way to control these weeds. Any advise?

What is the best way to rid your lawn of crabgrass and other weeds - while leaving the good grass healthy? Besides pulling it obviously. My lawn is being overtaken with crabgrass and other weeds. I have yet to find a good way to kill it so the good grass (what is left of it) can grow and fill everything back in. Tips please!!

Who decided it is a crime to have a lawn of weeds instead of sod? Last summer I let the weeds thrive. This spring my lawn of weeds look greenest on my street. It is lush, full and healthy looking. I have decided to keep the weeds. Why and when did we decide that sod was the only acceptable grass for the lawn?

My once weed free lawn now has weeds. How do I get rid of them? I used Scott's Weed & Feed about 3 weeks ago but the weeds are still thriving. Can I use it again without damaging the grass which is St. Augustine?

Lots of weeds and brown spots in my lawn. It is hot now, so what can I use on my lawn for weed control? Neighbors around me do not do weed control at all, I may be fighting a losing battle.

I live in south floriday and need to know what to use to eliminate dollar weeds in my lawn and when? Also when is a good time to use weed and feed on my lawn?

What can be done to sort my lawn of weeds? I have an arrangment of different kind some mainly dandilions, but its the greens leaved, purple flower that has taken over my garden. I dont really want to used weed killer, and wouldn't that kill the grass. Any ideas.

If a company sprays your lawn for weeds how long should you wait before pulling them up? I just need to know whether I should go pull up the dandelions in my yard after ChemLawn came and sprayed a few days ago!

Does mowing your lawn cause weeds to spread? If it does, how can I prevent this from happening?

I put down weed and feed in early spring. Now weeds are starting to attack my lawn. Can I put down weed killer I would like to treat the grass again to prevent the weeds from taking over. Will I burn up my lawn if I do so?

Weeds in our lawn are going to create a debate? (I wonder if I could get some input from some thoughtful people.) We have weeds in our lawn...quack grass in the front & some rounded, flat leafed low growing weed in the back yard. The debate: I don't mind weeds...it's green & gets cut with the rest of the lawn. The weed in the back looks nice to me because it has tiny bluish, purple flower & it looks like a ground cover, it isn't. (We have a natural yard, not manicured) My husband wants to use weed killer on it all because he's afraid it will bring down the value of the property if/when we resell. That & he doesn't want to upset any of the neighbours. I understand his views/position, but... I'm against pesticides, herbacides & any other 'cides'. We don't have the time to do it all manually...there's alot of lawn. I've wanted to replace the whole lawn with ground cover (so we don't have to cut it any more) but that's a long time from now. Any thoughts or suggestions to avoid a fight? I know he's going to push for poison. :(

How do I keep weeds from spreading through my lawn mower to another lawn? We have two houses, one is landscaped the other is not. How do I use the same mower on both houses without spreading the weeds from one to the new lawn on another?

I have tiny blue weeds growing in my lawn. how do I get rid of them? I have clover and tiny blue weeds in my lawn how do I get rid of them

How do you get rid of lawn weeds eg. dandelion Australia?

How does fertilization of the lawn cooperate with appication of herbicide for weeds? I understand that you dont want to overseed the lawn when you are trying to control weeds through herbicides , so since there isnt much of a window for doing this (in between pre-emergen in early Spring and Post Emergent in late Spring) , is it a good idea to apply fertilizer to the lawn? and if so, how does this help or not help in killing the weeds (broadleaf or grassy) ??? Which number ratio is good for this in the Spring?? 13-13-13??

I live in arkansas, and my lawn is brown and very bad looking, What can I put on the lawn to get out weeds,? I am trying to get out weeds, and to get my lawn green, what would be a good product to buy?

My lawn is being taken over by tall green weeds & mushrooms. What can I do to get rid of them? The house is a new build. I mow the lawn, but within a week I get these tall weeds already 9" tall or taller. I need serious help!!!

What is the best way to rid a lawn of weeds?

What are the different liquid herbacides that you can spray on weeds in your lawn? Which ones are effective against broadleaf weeds? when and how do you apply it? Which ones are effective against grasslike weeds? when and how do you apply it? Also what do you use on weeds growing in between liorope and mondo grass? What weeds growing in groundcovers? Thanks for your answers.

Is there a natural way to kill the weeds in my lawn with out chemicals? I have what looks like wild strawberries and other stuff that I would like to kill on my lawn. I am trying to avoid using chemicals. Can anyone help?

How do I get rid of weeds on my lawn without using weed killer or chemicals? My garden is used by nature and I don't want to poison anything.

My lawn is mostly weeds, should I seed or sod? My backyard is almost all weeds now. I live in Central California and am wondering if I should seed or sod. My concerns on seeding are birds, there are a lot of them aroun d my house, will they eat the seed. My concern on Sod is the overall cost. We are a one income family and the dollar is stretched pretty tight. Any ideas or suggestions? I just wanted to add that my backyard is probably about 700 sq feet.

I am tired of the weeds on my lawn, how do I get rid of them for good? The previous owner NEVER did any upkeep on his lawn, now I am stuck with doing it from scratch??

What are some great natural substances I can use to get rid of broadleaf weeds in my lawn? Im sure theres something besides granuales and sprays which kill broadleaf weeds.

A device called the weed wacker wand - different sizes it comes in. Used for killing weeds on lawn? Need suggestions on sizes it comes in, who uses what size, something funny, not rude, maybe that rhymes, a brief description

what is the best and safest way to kill dandelions and weeds in the lawn? I want to keep my 2 dogs safe.? We also have chickweed and tiny purple flower weeds in the yard.

My lawn is mostly weeds, I want to kill it off and re-seed in Sept. What should I use to kill the grass/weeds? I live in Missouri, the current temp right now is 95-100, the lawn is fairly small

How many of you you weeds from your lawn or garden for cooking? You do know that dandelions and daisies are edible right? Do you kill them with chemicals or do you make use of them?

Is there a difference between lawn grass and weeds? How can one distinguish between what is considered grass and weeds. Or is grass a type of weed?

New lawn what fertilizer to use, getting weeds? Put lawn in this past summer what can i put on it at this point. Starting to get weeds and fall, cool weather is here.