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Weed Identification and Control

Weeds are one of the most common and frustrating lawn care problems. This website has tips and advice on preventing and controlling weeds as well as countless images to help identify the weeds causing you problems.

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Aerating the lawn is one of the most beneficial tasks for the lawn. It helps create a healthy growing environment in the soil and eliminates many lawn care problems. We have information on the different types of aeration and the benefits of each.

Thatch

Thatch is the accumulation of organic matter between the grass plant and the soil. Although a small amount is acceptable and is beneficial to the lawn, too much can cause major problems.

Creating a Problem Free Lawn

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Feeding the Lawn

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Sunday, 10 June 2012

Scarlet Pimpernel

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scarlet pimpernel
General Information: Scarlet Pimpernel also known as 'Poor Man's Weatherglass' is an annual weed. The leaves are very similar to those of Common Chickweed. However this weed can be identified by its square stems and red flowers (Common chickweed stems are round and the flower is white). Scarlet Pimpernel is not a weed found in fine turf, is confined to neglected lawns, bare areas and waste ground.

Leaf: As previously stated, the leaves are quite similar to Common Chickweed. They are light green in colour, oval shaped and from in pairs at intervals on the stems.

Flower: The distinct flowers of Scarlet Pimpernel can be seen from June - September. Each flower consists of five petals which are an orangey - reddish colour.

Preferred habitat: Scarlet Pimpernel thrives in moist soil conditions.

Control: As we have previously mentioned this weed is more of a problem in rough and neglected lawns. It can be discouraged with regular mowing, which will make it disappear. It should not be a problem in  lawns that receive regular mowing and routine maintenance.

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