Lots of lawn weeds pop up in June, but controlling them isn’t as easy as spraying weed-killers – especially as the weather turns hot. For one thing, herbicides don’t work as well in very hot summer ...

Grubs are beetle larvae that feed on roots and cause damage to lawns and gardens. To prevent and manage grubs, monitor your lawn for signs like spongy turf and apply treatments such as beneficial ...

If spongy brown patches are appearing on your lawn, chances are its lawn grubs gnawing on the roots of your grass. Known for their distinctive cream color, these pests hatch in the soil in the late ...

Grub damage versus fungus problems can look similar, but there are a few ways to determine if the unsightly dead patches of grass are caused by the presence of grubs or fungal disease. Grubs are the ...

Q: I don’t use pesticides, but I have had lawn grub problems in the past. Is there any natural way to get rid of grubs? A: If you can, plant more flowers, especially with a diversity of species and a ...

You’re admiring your lawn one day when you notice something strange: irregular brown patches, grass that peels up like a cheap rug, and maybe even raccoons or birds clawing at the soil. Chances are, ...

Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil. These pests can wreak havoc on lawns ...

Q: I was planting bulbs in one of my gardens and killed a disgusting number of grubs. Later I was digging up discarded birdseed under the maple tree to throw in my gardens and found and killed HUGE ...

Holes being dug in the lawn at this time of year is an indication that grubs are present in the lawn. This is not necessarily a call to action on your part. Late summer into early fall is the time ...

WASHINGTON – The big holiday weekend is getting off to a somewhat soggy start, and that calls for a special lawn care warning alert: Do not cut your lawn while the grass is still wet. Cutting a wet ...

Are grubs friends or foes? That really depends on where they are, how many you have and your tolerance for creepy-crawlies in your garden. White grubs are the larvae of several species of scarab ...

Recently I tackled the job of trimming turf that had grown over the sidewalk in front of my house. When I peeled back the excess sod and grass, I uncovered lots of small, whitish worms. They are grubs ...