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Weeds, Pests & Diseases

Identification, prevention, and control of turf weeds, insect pests, and lawn diseases, from diagnostics to step-by-step treatments. Emphasizes safe, integrated pest management and region-specific solutions.

These Spring Weeds Are Already Planning Your Lawn’s Demise

January 21, 2026 by michael
Ground-level close-up of dew-covered dandelion rosette with chickweed and purple henbit in a patchy early-spring lawn at dawn, sharp foreground and softly blurred suburban yard behind.

Walk your lawn slowly in early morning when dew makes weeds more visible, looking for … Read more

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Choose the Right Grass and Never Fight These Lawn Pests Again

January 19, 2026 by michael
Ground-level close-up of a dense tall fescue and perennial ryegrass lawn with a small billbug beetle moving away along the thatch edge, lit by warm golden hour sunlight with a blurred suburban house in the background

Choose grass cultivars bred specifically for pest resistance in your region—varieties like ‘Titanium’ tall fescue … Read more

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These Weeds Are Sabotaging Your Massachusetts Lawn Right Now

January 14, 2026 by michael
Gloved hand separating grass to reveal dandelion, crabgrass, and clover in a suburban New England lawn, with a clapboard house softly blurred behind.

Walk your Massachusetts lawn every week during the growing season, noting weed locations and population … Read more

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The Truth About Chemical Pest Control That Could Save Your Lawn

January 13, 2026 by michael
Gloved hand using a handheld pump sprayer to spot-spray a single dandelion in a thick green lawn at golden hour, with a blurred mower and watering can in the background.

Identify the specific pest damaging your lawn before reaching for any chemical—grassy weeds require different … Read more

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These Yellow Invaders Are Taking Over Spring Lawns (Here’s Your Battle Plan)

January 7, 2026 by michael
Gloved hand using a slim weeding tool to pull a dandelion with its taproot from a vibrant green lawn scattered with yellow blooms, with additional yellow-flowered weeds softly blurred in the background.

Look closely at the flower structure and leaf pattern of those yellow invaders dotting your … Read more

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See the Enemy: Identifying Lawn Insects Before They Destroy Your Grass

January 4, 2026 by michael
Close-up of a gloved hand lifting a turf flap to expose several C-shaped white grubs in dark soil, with a blurred lawn showing irregular brown patches in early morning light.

Examine your lawn in early morning or late evening when insects are most active, looking … Read more

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Why Your Lawn Care Routine is Your Best Defense Against Weeds and Pests

January 2, 2026 by michael
Ground-level view of an unbranded push mower cutting tall, lush grass at golden hour with a soft-focus sprinkler arc and backyard trees in the background.

Mow your lawn at the highest recommended height for your grass type—typically 3 to 4 … Read more

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Your Lawn’s Defense Strategy: A Season-by-Season Battle Plan Against Weeds, Pests, and Diseases

December 30, 2025 by michael
Gloved hand sprinkling organic granules over a freshly aerated lawn with visible soil plugs and grass seed, photographed at ground level during golden hour with a push spreader and garden shed softly blurred in the background.

Mark your calendar now with four essential lawn care windows: early spring soil preparation before … Read more

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Spot These 7 Lawn Disease Warning Signs Before Your Grass Dies

December 27, 2025 by michael
Ground-level close-up of a hand parting dewy lawn grass at dawn, showing tiny blade lesions and orange rust powder on fingertips, with a blurred circular brown patch visible in the background.

Walk your lawn weekly during active growing seasons, examining 3-5 random sections for discolored patches, … Read more

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Why Your Lawn Weeds Keep Coming Back (And How Kansas State’s Resistance Guide Can Help)

December 23, 2025 by michael
Close-up of a dandelion and young crabgrass in a dense green lawn as a gloved hand aims an herbicide sprayer, with a blurred mower and broadcast spreader in the background at golden hour.

Rotate herbicides with different modes of action every season to prevent weeds from developing resistance … Read more

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