There’s a pride that comes with having a nice yard. The feeling of achievement knowing that it’s nice, landscaped to your heart’s content, and now you get to sit back and just relax and bask in a job well done. Until you see one of these 5 annoying types of weeds that are common in Washington. That list is below.
My Yard Is Nice, Not Perfect, But Nice
I don’t have a green thumb, and I’ve been accused of killing a cactus by overwatering it. And even though those things are (probably) true, I do my best to keep things looking good around my home.
green grass, pavement.
I mow my yard, “weed whack” (or as it’s more appropriate to say nowadays, ‘EDGE’) it, and I make it look nice. But I get weeds.
Is it due to overwatering it? Is it due to under-watering it? Do I have a vindictive neighbor (probably)? I’ve gotten the weed killer stuff and used it on my yard: the liquid spray and the chemical spread. And that can work, but not always.
I’ve even ripped the weeds up by hand, making sure to get the roots! But sometimes that just leaves me with a patchwork of dirt spots in my yard. So what can you do?
Know Your Enemy!
Check out these 5 annoying types of weeds that are found throughout Washington. Know them, so you can better combat them, and keep your yard beautiful all summer long.
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5 Annoying Washington State Weed Types That’ll Destroy Your Yard
Are you a homeowner in the state of Washington? Take a look at this guide to discover which types of weeds can wreak havoc on your yard and how to school them.
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