Weed Control for Lawn and Garden
Mississippians looking to create the perfect home landscape can get help fighting pesky weeds in the lawn and garden from the MSU Extension Service. Specialists and agents provide science-based information to help home gardeners and landscape enthusiasts make practical decisions. From identification to eradication, Extension has answers to your weed control questions.
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Having “stickers” in your yard can be quite the nuisance. Stumbling upon a patch of stickers while walking barefoot is a painful experience. Plus it’s painful for your four-legged family members! Formally known as lawn burweed, these winter annuals are no fun to deal with.
And just like that, we’re three-fourths through the year! Cooler temperatures will be here before we know it, hopefully sooner rather than later. Even though we all know the heat will stay around a little longer, it’s time to start preparing for fall and winter.
Do you have a mysterious plant coming up in your yard and you’re not sure how it got there?
Extension has answers. Our experts can tell you what it is and the best ways to eradicate, control, or manage it.