Battle with Backyard Weeds

[Still Learning]

this is a long term fix. but...... make sure you are fertilizing at least twice a year, aerate at least once a year and top dress with a good compost at least once a year..NOTHING beats a healthy lawn for weed prevention....short term.. pull what you can and KEEP grass mowed often

Yeah...I have been bad in this area. We have been there over a year and I haven't done any of these things. Guess it is time to take a trip to the local gardening store.

What weeds are you getting into trouble with? Dicots can be killed easily as grasses(lawns) are monocots. A broadleaf herbicide will do the trick. I am not too big of a fan with fertilizers but compost is a great solution like Texreefer mentioned. New Earth on IH10 going towards Seguin has a compost called Landscapers Compost. This will give you all the nutrients you could want at a very reasonable price. Dont ask what it is though although once you are there you will have a good idea. lol

Funny...I have no idea what you are talking about....dicots, monocots....Guess it is time to do some research while I am at the store. I have no idea what kinda weeds they are. Oh wait - definately have dandelions (sp?) among many others....my son likes to blow the seeds everywhere.

this has been the savior to all my back aches of weed pulling:

Wow....something that pulls them up for you....AMAZING. I think my back would love this invention.

We love our goats for weed control. They totally eradicated poison ivy for us. Plus they're cute and non-toxic.

heheheh.....I don't think my neighboors wouldn't appreciate that.

Good stuff.....thanks everone!!