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Yard Care Top 10
Your Common Questions Answered
By Yardcare.com
4. What is the most effective way to kill ground ivy?
Control is most effective in the early spring, before the plants have gotten too big. Rake and mow early in the season. You can dislodge creeping Charlie's rooting stems from the ground with a rake. After raking make sure to mow your lawn at a low setting, and then rake up and dispose of the stems (severed stems can re-root). Another way to rid your lawn of creeping Charlie is through the use of weed killers. 5. What should I do if my lawn is overrun with crabgrass?
A dense lawn is better able to resist an invasion of crabgrass. So be sure to properly water and fertilize your lawn. Another way to discourage the growth of crabgrass is by mowing your lawn at a higher setting. You can also try herbicides to control the crabgrass in your yard. 6. How often should I fertilize?
Most lawns need to be fertilized two or three times a year. Fertilizing should begin with your first mowing. Stop fertilizing when the grass is done growing for the year. 7. Why do I need to lime my lawn, and how often does it need to be done?
Lime is added to a lawn to adjust the soil's pH level. The pH level can affect the grass' ability to absorb nutrients necessary to grow properly. Your soil's pH level should range between 5.5 and 7.5. Lime should be added if your pH level is below the desired range. Typically, lime is added once or twice a growing season. 
8. How do I rid my lawn of grubs?
