What kills weeds in the grass fast?

• <div><p>The quickest way to kill weeds is to burn them, pour boiling water on them, or pull them out by hand. Each of these methods works instantaneously. Beyond that, using <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/vinegar-grass.htm">vinegar for grass</a> works in a couple of hours, as do herbicides you can buy at the store. The slowest way to kill weeds is to starve them of nutrients and sunlight with mulch or fabric covers. </p></div>

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Q: Is it better to pull weeds or spray them?

• <div><p>Ultimately, pulling weeds vs. spraying them depends on what&rsquo;s happening in your yard and your personal preferences. Manual weed removal doesn&rsquo;t introduce any chemicals into your landscape, targets specific problematic plants, produces immediate results, can be free if you go the DIY route, and is inexpensive with a weed service if you only have a handful of weeds. On the other hand, spraying is often preferable for severe weed infestations and situations involving difficult-to-pull weeds because it treats multiple weeds at once, is usually more effective long-term, is less time-consuming, and costs less when done by a pro.</p></div>

Q: Is there a spray that kills grass but not flowers?

• <div><p>There are organic herbicide options that will kill grass but not flowers, including white vinegar or a dish soap solution. Commercial selective herbicides can also target grass over other plants, but read the instructions carefully to avoid damaging your garden. Herbicides that kill grass but not flowers usually include ingredients like clethodim and sethoxydim. Otherwise, your best bet will be to weed by hand.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a gravel driveway?

• <div><p>Regular maintenance involves raking or leveling out any displaced gravel, filling in low spots, and adding fresh gravel as needed to help prevent potholes and ruts. If you live in an area with heavy rain, checking the drainage and reinforcing the edges periodically can help prevent erosion.</p></div>

Q: How much mulch do you need to prevent weeds?

• <div><p>You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you&rsquo;re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.</p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Excellent service. Immediate response. From first contact to completion took four days. Extremely satisfied and will be my first choice for future jobs.
Evergreen Landscape
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Reviewed in June 2025
Gary & his crew were very professional & hard working. My husband & I were thoroughly pleased with all of the services he provided. He was willing to pick up the mulch for us, pull our weeds out of 3 flower beds, pulled the weeds from under our river rocks surrounding the gardens, & pulled up...
GWB Services
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Reviewed in July 2024
Very fair pricing and FANTASTIC service! God Bless, A.Barron
Peak Roofing & Exteriors
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Reviewed in July 2024
Very knowledgeable and great customer service. Very caring and thoughtful on work done. Will definitely hire again.
Root Culture
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Reviewed in August 2018
Great value for the money compared to others! Great customer service and quick turnaround!
Caliente Water, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
Absolutely pleased with the services provided. They worked quickly and did a very thorough job. Highly recommend.
SCF Services
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Reviewed in May 2014
Service department--never trusted anything they said was wrong with my car, had problems in the past, but went there again due to time constraints and health problems and I was treated like I'm stupid from the moment I asked the first question. Left in car after telling them I'd take it...
Supreme Toyota Of Hammond
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Reviewed in March 2010
I called because I knew his father had the business a couple of years ago but they moved and it had been rumered that the son was going to start the business in the spring/summer. I called because they were well known in a neighboring town for great prices and superior work. I called Matt, the...
Sonflowers Landscaping
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