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Q: How often should you use root killer?

• <div><p>If you have a lot of tree roots in your yard or have experienced issues in the past, you should use tree root killer <b>every six months</b> to prevent roots from infiltrating your pipes. If you have an active invasion and aren&rsquo;t seeing results, check the instructions on the bottle to see how often you can use it in a short period of mine.</p></div>

Q: Will vinegar kill weeds and not grass?

• <div><p>Vinegar cannot tell the difference between weeds and desired grass types; it kills everything it touches. Only use a vinegar or vinegar-based solution if you are relatively confident that you can navigate around the plants and grasses you want to keep. Also, don&rsquo;t spray vinegar on a windy day, or it will blow onto other plants. </p></div>

Q: What types of fertilizers or treatments are recommended for lawns?

• <div><p>Choosing fertilizers: slow-release for steady nutrients, organic for eco-friendliness, or specific blends for soil deficiencies or grass types.</p></div>

Q: What kills clover but not the grass?

• <div><p>Purchase a selective herbicide that targets clover and similar weeds but doesn't take out your grass. You can also keep it from growing with corn meal gluten or remove clover from your lawn manually at the start of the season as part of your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/lawn-maintenance-checklist.htm">lawn maintenance checklist</a>.</p></div>

Q: Can professionals offer advice on preventing weeds?

• <div><p>Yes, suggesting companion planting and mulching to minimize new growth.</p></div>

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Last update on June 05, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
The weather and trees in our yard filled the gutters and down spouts up quickly and I needed it cleaned asap with all the rain in the recent days. I was able to get service done quickly ,efficiently and on short notice . I highly recommend
T.E.D CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in August 2024
Terrific service. Was punctual and on-time and didnâ t waste any time while on the job. I would rehire again.
Porter House Painting and Repair
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Reviewed in March 2024
Offered good advice and completed the project in great time. Would use their services for future projects.
Custom Roofers III
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Reviewed in February 2024
Great customer service, and at a great price! MBW came over and did a great job and left us with no worries!
MBW
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Reviewed in October 2023
Fast, quick service at a reasonable price. I would recommend them!
S&S Chimney Wizards
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Reviewed in June 2023
We have used BladeScapes for our lawn cutting and trimming service for years and I highly recommend them. Brandon is extremely reliable, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, and a very hard worker. I often receive compliments on how nice our yard looks and I thank BladeScapes for that!
BladeScapes
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Reviewed in January 2023
The service I receive each time has been timely and professional. Josh was able to help me with all my lighting needs. He used his expertise to help me decide what kind of lighting is needed in each area of my home. He has done the electrical in two of my homes so far and itâ s been a wonderful...
J's Land Services LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Very fast service and great communication throughout the entire process from the first phone call to the follow up calls after service was complete. Great service. Highly recommend
Focus Vision
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Reviewed in September 2022
Danny was very efficient and told me a quote on removing the overgrown weeds and small trees for the original quote. He also mows for me every week. My yard looks so much better when he does it, than when I did it! He is definitely a good hire! Try him! You won't be disappointed!
Prestige Lawn Care & Snow Removal
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Reviewed in July 2022
Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner.
Wilkens TASC LLC
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Weed Services questions, answered by experts

If you have a lot of tree roots in your yard or have experienced issues in the past, you should use tree root killer every six months to prevent roots from infiltrating your pipes. If you have an active invasion and aren’t seeing results, check the instructions on the bottle to see how often you can use it in a short period of mine.

Vinegar cannot tell the difference between weeds and desired grass types; it kills everything it touches. Only use a vinegar or vinegar-based solution if you are relatively confident that you can navigate around the plants and grasses you want to keep. Also, don’t spray vinegar on a windy day, or it will blow onto other plants.

Choosing fertilizers: slow-release for steady nutrients, organic for eco-friendliness, or specific blends for soil deficiencies or grass types.

Purchase a selective herbicide that targets clover and similar weeds but doesn't take out your grass. You can also keep it from growing with corn meal gluten or remove clover from your lawn manually at the start of the season as part of your lawn maintenance checklist.

Yes, suggesting companion planting and mulching to minimize new growth.

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