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 ...

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 may be the first thing you think of when you see unsightly bare areas in your lawn. However, other common lawn problems, including disease and drought, can cause bare spots in your turf, too. So ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

All sorts of lawn-improving steps are best done in early fall. Most are geared toward overcoming the lousy soil you likely have underneath and/or providing more ideal cultural conditions. Jobs to ...

It is easy to spot this vole trail coming from a perennial bed that is adjacent to a lawn. Voles will clip back the grass to create easy access and movement. White grubs are root feeders. They range ...

A crow or two can be a fun sighting. Several crows, digging up your lawn, can be aggravating. But really, they're sending you ...

Grubs can be a problem in lawns some years. The adult beetles will be attracted to irrigated lawns that are surrounded by dry lawns for their egg laying in early summer. If the season is dry, and you ...

“Some of my lawn was dug up last night. There are a bunch of small holes in about a 20-foot-by-20-foot section of my lawn — it looks almost like someone ran a rototiller in the area. A neighbor ...