Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Fruit Trees
2. Garden and Household Pests
3. Houseplants
4. Lawn Care and Landscaping
   1. Composting
   2. Fertilizing
   3. Grubs
   4. Hiring a Lawn or Landscape Professional
   5. Mowing
   6. Mulch
   7. Poison Ivy
   8. Starting a Lawn
   9. Watering
   10. Weeds
       1. Q: I have moss in my lawn. Why? And what can I do about it?
       2. Q: How do I manage dandelions and other weeds in my lawn?
       3. Q: How do I manage weeds in my flowerbeds and landscape?
       4. Q: My lawn is full of weeds; how do I get rid of them?
          1. A: Weeds in lawns can be an indication of poor environmental circumstances such as wet soil and too much shade. Weeds can also be a sign of poor care, such as over watering and poor soil fertility. These factors can discourage grass plant growth and encourage weed growth. Correcting these conditions is the cornerstone of adequate weed control. For more information on weed control in your lawn see RCE fact sheet FS199, Weed Control in Home Lawns.
       5. Q: What is a weed and what isn't?
5. Pesticides and Fertilizer
6. Trees and Shrubs
7. Vegetable Gardening and Small Fruits
8. Wildlife