The Grass Doctor

How can I get rid of grass and weeds growing around the trees? I have two areas ot trees - they are in an elevated area and there is grass and weeds growing up all around them How can I get rid of the grass/weeds without harming the trees?

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.

How can we remove grass/weeds/algae from pond without killing fish? We have a 12 foot deep pond that has been overrun with grass and weeds from beneath the water. We're trying to clean it out by using a long rake to break off weeds and pull them to shore. Any ideas of chemicals we can use without killing the fish and turtles in the pond?

How do you get rid of grass/weeds in cracks of cement? Our driveway and patio have cracks----large tufts of grass and weeds grow out of them. Really bad at the "seam" where the black/brown seam stuff is. When I dig it out I feel I am damaging the seam stuff.

How to get grass/weeds out of my vegetable garden? I am a first-time gardener and there is a ton of grass growing in my garden, even though the garden bed is bordered with wood. I haven't had time to pull them out because I work so many hours. Is there a quick way to remove the grass without using chemicals? I've heard of using newspaper and mulch- is this a good method? Do I still have to remove all the grass and weeds before placing the newspaper and mulch?

How do I keep weeds and grass out of my flower bed? I have marigolds and they grow fine but every few weeks I'm having to go in and clear out a lot of grass, weeds, and other green plants that like to grow in and around the flowers. Is there a product or technique I can use to keep this stuff out of my flower beds?

How do I kill the grass/weeds that grows thru my mulch? I have a Sago palm planted in the ground with mulch around it but the grass and weeds grow thru the mulch and I'm affraid it will eventually sufficate my palm. Can I do something besides spraying weed killer around my plant to stop the grass from growing in that area? Please tell me what you suggest?

How do I get rid of grass & weeds? In my duplex I have this awful structure that is about 6 foot tall and the width and lenth are about 2' x 1'. It is filled with sand & dirt! I am so sick of seeing the grass and weeds coming out of it and I want to plant flowers in there. I have dug and dug and clipped and clipped but it keeps coming back. The roots are so deep it's not even funny! Can I just put a garbage bag over the top of the soil...could that kill them? Or would the whole structure need to be turn down? The problem is, I think there is a water source in there because it is brick and near the base I see water sometimes. It's not like a flood or anything and I know I don't have any leaky pipes but I have no idea where the water is coming from. I know the duplex won't tear it down but I need some relief. This is the biggest eye sore to my nice shurb, flowers & tree/bush in my yard. Thanks!

How to kill grass & weeds on rock garden? I have a small cement stepping stones and i put them as a pathway around the pond to the pool. Than i put small pebbles in between each stepping stone. Now thats is nice out grass and weeds are coming up through the pebbles... Any suggestions!? Thanks!!

If grass & weeds grow in a certain spot, will a vegetable garden also grow there? I'm not sure if the spot I want to plant a small veggie garden receives a sufficient amount of sunlight. I know 6-8 hours per day is ideal. But there is already a lot of thick grass and weeds growing in this spot. Is that enough evidence to go ahead and plant some veggies here?

How can I TRULY kill grass/weeds permanently? I'm tired of buying vegetation killers and having to re-apply them several times a year. I want this grass and weeds DEAD! I am never going to want growth between my pathway cracks, or between my patio bricks, etc. seems so redundant to keep spraying over and over. I want a more pernament fix. Is there anything more powerful to use? Something that destroys grass/weeds forever?

What is the best way to kill grass, weeds, and golden rod WITHOUT killing any form of trees? What type of Roundup or anything else is used to kill or prevent grass, weeds, or golden rod WITHOUT killing a tree?

A good way to stop weeds/grass growing in my brick driveway.? I also have brick walkways, (to pool, main house, guest house). I need a good reliable cure for the grass/weeds growing up between the bricks.

How Can I Permanently kill grass/weeds? i have this spot in my yard where i want to put some rocks in. well grass and weeds keep coming up. Is there anything i can do to kill it forever. And cheap. I heard that bleach would kill it permanently!

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.

Easiest way to get rid of dead grass/weeds? What is the easiest way to get rid of dead grass and weeds? My whole lawn is dead and covered in weeds, due to the rain in the last few weeks. What is the easiet way to rip it all up so I can grow a lawn?

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 is the best approach to get rid of weeds & grass from landscaping (stones)? We moved into our recently purchased house here in (MI), now that the snow is finally gone and the everything is growing/blooming, we are finding that the landscaping has some issues. The main problem is that weeds and grass is starting to grow through the white landscaping rocks. I'm not sure how long the landscaping has been there. In some of the areas I can see the black mesh material. I want to have a nicely landscape yard, and I guess I actually have that, except for the weeds and grass popping up. Any suggestions?

Do you know any safe way to kill weeds/grass without hurting the birds that visit my feeders? I put my bird feeder in the middle of some patio stones and the seed drops between the stones and grass and weeds grow. I pluck them out but was wondering if there was an easy way to kill it without hurting my little feathered friends. Thank-you!

What can I use to kill off weeds and grass but not harm my flowers or roses? I have a huge flower garden that is over populated with weeds & grass. I've been able to get most of the weeds out with dandelion stick, but have grass all over the place!! Is there anything that I can put down/spray that will kill weeds & the grass? but not harm my bushes, flowers, and roses??? thanks!

How do kill grass and weeds coming up between cement sidewalk blocks? It looks bad having all those weeds and grass coming up between the sidewalk blocks. I have heard about using bleach or salt or dish soap. I don't want to hurt the grass on the lawn, though. Doesn't anyone have any suggestions?

How to kill weeds in grass? Is there a product that will kill weeds in Centipede grass without killing the grass. weeds like Dandelions, Dollar weed, Crabgrass

How do I kill the grass and weeds in my yard, but still be able to replant afterwards? I live in Cincinnati, OH and just bought a house. When I looked at the house there was snow on the ground. Now that it has gotten warmer I have realized there are about 3-4 different types of grass as well as at least 8-10 types of weeds. I just want to kill everything and start over.

What product is good for growing grass and killing weeds? I am physically limited to the amount of work I can do on my lawn. I have a 50/50 mix of weeds and grass (don't know what kind). I live in NJ Is there a good combination grass seed / weed-killer on the market? Thanks

What's the best way to kill grass and weeds and keep them from growing back? I'm trying to kill the grass and weeds under my deck and porch steps and keep them from growing back. Left unchecked, they seem to overwhelm everything. Amazing how with limited sunlight they grow better than anything out in the yard. Oh, and weedkiller doesn't tend to kill grass.

can anyone help me keep the weeds and grass out of my flower beds? We just bought this house 5 years ago and made flower beds around the house. We are having problems keeping the grass and weeds from grow in there. Can anyone tell me what I can use to stop the growth of grass and weeds so I don't have to always weed my flower beds so often.

Is there an easy way to kill weeds and grass? We are trying to landscape the yard with pine straw and mulch. I really don't want to dig up the weeds and grass and I really don't want to spend the money for roundup. I read somewhere that you could lay out cardboard boxes on the grass and weeds and then put the pine straw on them. Does this really work? Wont weeds grow through once the cardboard decomposes?

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?

How to kill grass and weeds in a garden? The question says it all. I have been pulling the grass roots for a couple days now and i am almost done but i think it will grow back cuz i know i did not get every single root out so how can i kill the grass and weeds but mostly grass but not damage the garden. By the way i am just preping for a garden, it is not planted yet....

What weed killer can go on the yard after the old weeds and grass are removed and before the new grass goes in? We have tilled up the yard and removed the grass and weeds and now want to kill any weed roots before planting the new grass.

How do you get rid of crab grass and weeds? I live in Las Vegas, Nv and just cannot get rid of the crab grass and weeds. Does anyone have any answers for me?

what is a cheap safe way to kill all of the grass and weeds on my newly built homes property? what is a cheap safe way to kill all of the grass and weeds on my newly built homes property? I am trying to do this on my entire lawn. I want to be able to grow grass again so Ground Clear won't work. I just want to kill the weeds that have built up over the last 3 years on new construction and plant a nice lawn.

Can I use old carpet to suppress weeds and grass, then put bark or slate over it? I want to section off my garden and have part of it covered in bark. At present it's largely mud, thanks to my dogs having worn the grass down and a lot of appalling North East England weather. Can I lay old carpet as a weed/grass suppressant and then lay the bark over the top. I know a plastic membrane is advised but I am on the worlds tightest budget! Thank you.

What would be the best way to kill off the grass and weeds on my bank that has to be done with a weed eater? What would be the best way to kill off the grass and weeds on my bank that has to be done with a weed eater? I do have some flowers but the weeds usually take over....Thanks

how can I kill grass and weeds in my garden? I've started a little garden. Grass and weeds keeps growing up and around my flowers. Is there anything that I can do to halt it's growth?

What is the best way to get rid of crab grass? We also are getting those curly weeds in the grass.? We have a lawn service so I am surprised that we still are getting crab grass and weeds in the lawn.

Best method to remove all my grass and weeds in my lawn to re-sod with new grass? My rear yard is full of weeds. There is some grass but very sparse. What options do I have to remove or kill ALL the grass and weeds and leave it all dirt only? Then I will buy sod and lay it downI do have a sprinkler system.

How to grow grass over weeds? I just recently bought a house, and had sod put down on my entire property. Behind what is actually mine there is a lake and an area between my yard and the lake that I am supposed to get maintained. It is on a hill, but not TOO steep. Anyway, this area was covered in weeds that were taller than I am. The land developer cut them all down but it is on me to grow grass there. How do I do that? There are still weeds, just freshly cut and very short now.

How do I keep out grass & weeds between patio blocks? How can I keep out the grass which has grown in between the 36 inch sq concrete blocks which rests directly on the ground in my backyard? My yard is not large, 50% of the back yard has stone laid out to form a patio setting. It was picture perfect when I moved in a year ago. Now its very long and grassy. My neighbours yard has patio stone too which still look great, how do they do it (without asking directly out of embarassment) ? Thanks very much for your answer and your help!

safe way to kill the grass and weeds in the round pen? i have a round pen made out of the panels, i am having a problem with the grass and weeds causing a distraction when i am working with a particular horse or two. i don't currently have any footing as it would just wash away. what do you recommend that i do to kill the grass that would be safe, as the round pen is in their normal pasture. and do you think that i should invest in some footing? the round pen is used for light workouts and feeding, nothing really heavy on the ground. thanks!

Is there something I can mix up around the house that will kill the grass and weeds?? I have grass and weeds popping up through my gravel driveway, is there something around the house that I could mix up to kill them ?.....Trying to avoid costly weed and grass killer at the store.

I planted grass seed two weeks ago, something is growing but not sure if its grass or weeds? I planted loads of grass seed (for shady lawns) two weeks ago, have been watering and all and something is growing, but it has two little leaves on each bit which makes me think it might not be grass but weeds instead. Loads of the seed has not germinated at all, what can i do to encourage it in my very shady garden? it is just strange as it looks like it is coming from the grass seed?

will kerosene and sea salt work on killing grass and weeds?How do i use it ? Does it need to be watered? How o? will kerosene and sea salt work on killing grass and weeds?How do i use it ? Does it need to be watered? How often should i put this mixture on?

Is there a product that you put in your garden to prevent grass and weeds before you plant? so I heard that you can put some product in your garden/flowerbed to prevent grass and weeds before you plant the flowerbed or garden. I am wondering if that is true and what the product is? I want to put it on in the fall for next spring

How can I permanently eliminate stubborn grass/weeds? I need either chemicals that comes in either powder or liquid forms that will eliminate stubborn grass that keeps growing from under my interlocking blocks.

what kind of grass/weeds has a part that shoots straight up....? My yard is covered with this annoying grass/weed that shoots up this tall stem with little seeds on top. It's so annoying because the actual grass doesn't need mowed, but I have to mow down these tall stems. Is this crabgrass? I hate it!

home remedy to kill grass and weeds? i was hoping someone out there knows of a home remedy to get rid of grass and weeds that grow along my fence line. when i use the weedwhip it tears up my string because of the fence..i was hoping that there is something that i can use to kill them, the store products are so expensive and i have 3 acres that is fenced,,does anyone have any ideas?? my dog is fenced in there too..something that won't hurt him??ty very much.

How to get my back & front yard grass to grow. Grass not weeds? I live in Wilm, DE and tried every type of seed, I didn't want to go through the expese of sod or tilling the yard. I thought I read somewhere you could just put grass seed down that would choke the weeds out and cover with potting soil does anyone know if that will work.

Is there a product that will kill grass and weeds without killing blooming flowers? In my flower garden the weeds and grass have gotten out of control. Is there a product out there that I can use to kill those weeds and grasses without killing my flowers and plants?

How do I make my grass/weeds look better? I heard that i can just put some of that Scotts stuff on it and that will make a big difference. Can this damage the grass that i already have and how much do i put on it?

is there something that will kill weeds, grass in gardens but not kill green leafed plants and other plants? I have roses and adelias planted together and the grass and other weeds are taking the garden over. I would like to get rid of the grass and other weeds but most weed killers from a store say not to spray around green leafed plants.

how do I get rid of weeds and grass in back yard.? I just moved in my new home but my back yard is full of all types of weeds, some grass. My back yard is not super big so I thought of renting or buying something to turn the dirt and rake the weeds. Is there something easier than that, Round up dosent work well in large areas. That is usually for sidewalks and drivethru areas. What can I use to get rid of any grass and weeds in my back yard all I want to see is dirt. Please help Thanks

How can I kill grass and weeds in my dog kennels? I want to kill all the grass and weeds in my dog kennel, even if it will kill the grass and weeds for a few years would be fine. i plan on putting gravel down. I don't want to use anything that will harm them. (I was told salt would be fine, if so would any salt work? and how much? how soon can i put the gravel down? should i till it..ect)

What household chemicle will kill all grass and weeds? I need to kill weeds and grass in my rock gradern...i have a sprayer and want to use a household chemicle not buy anything...any suggestions??

What can I do to kill the grass bulbs and weeds without harming the worms in my garden? Every year I plant a vegetable garden. Before I can put anything in I have to dig up and rake the weeds and grass bulbs. Is there anything I can do to permanently kill the weeds and grass bulbs without harming the worms in my garden.

Weed Killer? Is there a weed killer that will kill weeds and grass but not plants so I can replant? I'm looking for a killer that will kill weeds and bermuda grass that has gotten into my plants, but not kill the plants themselves. Also one that will not prevent me from planting more flowers.

how to remove weeds and grass from flowerbeds? hi.I have just moved and the garden is very overgrown.I have a flower bed with some lovely plants in but also weeds and grass!!how do i remove the rubbish and keep the plants.

What's the best way to clear weeds and grass from a garden? I have a small area behind my condo (approx. 6'x6') that has bee over grown with dandelions and grass mostly. I have been able to remove most of the vegetation, but many of the weeds had grown very large and the roots broke off in the ground. If I cover the whole area with fertilizter and top soil, will the invasive plants just grow right back or will they die without sunlight?

How long after killing the weeds do I have to wait till I plant grass?? Our backyard has more weeds than grass. What should I do to kill all that weed and for how long I should wait till I plant grass?? Please, I need help!

What to use to remove and control unwanted weeds/grass? Hello, In my front yard in between our plants and trees is a large amount of unwanted greenery, which actually looks like medium-sized blades of grass. There are other weeds in there too, but the grass is much more difficult to remove (i.e. can’t just pull it out). So – how should I go about weed/grass control… spray, landscape fabric under the bark, other? Also, is there a particular tool that I can use to remove the weeds/grass that is there now? Thank you!

Firefighters: How can a brushfire destroy the grass/weeds around a tree, but not burn the tree? I have seen the results of brushfires with the trees still standing with little or no damage, yet the weeds around them are burnt to a crisp.

What is the best way to fight weeds on grass? Last year my grass looked healthy. This season, half of it is cover with nasty weeds. I tried to pull them out, but is very difficult since the weeds are tiny and I only could cut them without get them from the roots. please advise!

Does anyone know anything or any way to kill weeds and grass without harming the rose bushes? Any way or any thing to keep the rose bushes beautiful and kill weeds and grass.

Do pine needles really work to kill weeds and grass in a flower garden and will it kill the flower in it? I have a rose garden and I was told by a friend that if I put down pine needles instead of mulch it will kill the weeds and grass but not my rose bushes. I also have a few different types of bulbs, will they work with that as well?

What is the best thing to use on killing grass, weeds, etc. in a gravel driveway? I've already bought this Ortho garbage that didn't work worth a hoot. Have you used something better than that? Any advice would be appriciated. Thanks in advance.

How do you kill grass'/weeds permanently and fast? ? How do you kill grass'/weeds permanently and fast? Salt, Bleach, Bug Spray need to do before this weekend. By the way can’t get down to the area in under deck/ramp.

I want to kill grass and weeds out of my flower bed.? My flower bed is 10feet by 6 feet. It includes four rose bushes that i do not want to kill. Some mums and a few other things, but other than that it is all full of grass what can I do to kill the grass and weeds but not the plants and flowers. I have heard of using salt will this work if so how should i do it. Also I do not want to destroy the soil, I want to add to this bed this spring. If you have a useful but cheap idea please let me know thanks!!!!!

My lawn is covered in weeds, more weeds than grass. When do I put weed and feed on it? Weeds have taken over our yard. There are now more weeds than grass. I bought some weed and feed spray but dont know when to use it. Should I put it on after it rains or before or does it matter? Also is it ok this time of year? I just want all the weeds gone and to actually have grass again.

I need help with my grass and weeds!? I am having issues with my grass. in some spots it's growing nice and thick and other spots it's yellow and green. What can I do? Also, i have weeds in my yard that are just spreading into a larger area. Last question what length should I cut my grass at? short or long. Thanks,

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 kill weeds and grass, so I can plant bush? I plan to plant some bush in my yard, currently those area has grass and weeds. What should I use to remove those weeds and grass, "Veg-Be-gone" or "RoundUp", or sth. else? What's the best time to plant bush? I live in Virginia.

what household chemicle will kill all grass and weeds? I need to kill weeds and grass in my rock gradern...i have a sprayer and want to use a household chemicle not buy anything...any suggestions??

How to stop weeds/grass from growing through rock bed? I've tried the black weed cloth and plastic and chemicals but the weeds still get through. Is there anything thicker I could lay down first?

Killing grass and weeds in an Iris garden? What is the best way to deal with the grass and weeds that keep trying to overtake the garden without doing harm to the Iris bulbs besides pulling them out by hand?

How do I keep grass/weeds from under my chain-link fence?

I have grass and weeds growing in my garden.And this is after turning the soil for days before I even planted. I pulled out weed roots like crazy before I planted.How can I get these weeds and grass to stop growing in my garden for good?I don't want to have to replant.

What is the best way to clean out flowerbeds overgrown with grass, weeds and tons of small rocks?

What kills weeds, but grass seems to like? MY NEW YARD IS THRIVING WITH WEEDS, BUT, I WANT TO HELP THE GRASS FIRST THANKS FOR THE FAST FEED-BACK. I SHOULD OF MENTIONED, HAVE USED LOTS OF WEED-BE-GONE AND SUCH. FOUND OUT I PROBABLY NEED LIME.

What cheap household product kills grass & weeds fast? What about bleach or ammonia?

Removing old weeds and grass organically/Sod= lots of chemicals? How do I organically ammend as well as remove weeds from the lawn that was ripped out. I want to put new sod but how can I be sure lots of weeds wont grow thru the new grass. I dont want to use roundup. Also is there a such things as organic sod? thanks.

what is the best way to kill grass/weeds around shrubs?

I used weed killer spray to get rid of weeds. Now grass around it seems dead. How can I revive the grass? Apparently the wed kilelr I purchased also affects plants and grass. I was so carelfu by spraying a very small amount on the weed/dandelions only. Looks like a mini crop circles. How can I revive the grass back to life? I just got my first home and dont know anything about lawn care except cutting with a lawnmower. Please advice. Thank you!

How can I kill off weeds and grass in a flower bed without harming the perenials that are already in there? I just bought my first house and the woman who lived here previously had a beautiful yard (so the neighbors tell me) but she got cancer and let it all go. The beds are full of grass, weeds, and flowers. The bulbs are showing above the dirt some. I tried to pull a bunch of the grass out but it seems like I'll never get it all cleaned out? If I put mulch down, will that kill the grass without killing the bulbs? The bulbs are already sprouting which seems odd as I am in Wisconsin and there is still snow on the ground!

I want to keep 100% grassfed goats and ducks. How much grass/weeds/leaves/branches do I need to feed them? Grassfed animals produce less milk/eggs than grainfed. Does anyone know how much grassfed animals produce?