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You’ve worked hard to create a lawn that’s lush, green, and gorgeous. But now those weeds popping up are eyesores and an offense to all your hard work. And once they get a foothold, they proliferate! “Weeds are fighting for light, water and nutrients with desirable turfgrass,” says Matt Elmore, PhD, assistant extension specialist in weed science at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. “Growing dense, healthy turf is the best defense to keep weeds under control.” The biggest offenders in most lawns? Dandelions, crabgrass, clover, and nutsedge.
Here’s how to tackle the most common weed problems in your yard:
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AMES, Iowa Horse owners and enthusiasts will have an opportunity to learn more about management of equine during a monthly webinar on equine management decisions.
Beginning Feb. 11, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will provide a four-month series of short virtual meetings.
Session topics include:
March 11: “Importance of Soil Fertility for Forages.”
April 8: “Tips to Manage Weeds in Horse Pastures.”
May 13: “Environmental Management of Horse Facilities.”
All sessions are from noon to 1 p.m., and the webinars are free.
To register, visit