Is pulling weeds a waste of time?

• <div><p>No, definitely not. Pulling weeds by hand is the single most effective way to remove them because you're eliminating the entire plant—roots and all—so it won’t have a chance to grow or spread. Setting time aside a few times per week to pull weeds can keep them at bay. If the number of weeds gets overwhelming, then you can resort to other methods. </p></div>

What will kill nutgrass but not grass?

• <div><p>Some of the particular herbicides that work best to get rid of nut grass without <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-kill-grass.htm">killing the grass</a> include Halosulfuron-methyl, mesotrione, sulfentrazone, and metsulfuron. A herbicide like glyphosate would kill nutgrass, but it will kill nearby plants, too.</p></div>

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Q: Does vinegar kill quack grass?

• <div><p>Adding vinegar to your lawn increases the acidity of the area, which can kill quack grass present above the ground. However, putting vinegar in your yard will also kill the grass. Unfortunately, the below-ground quack grass rhizomes remain very much alive in the presence of vinegar and will soon sprout again. </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 stop my voles from tunneling?

• <div><p>The best way to keep voles from tunneling in your yard is to keep grass trimmed and bushes cut back from the ground at least 5 inches. Cleaning up yard debris, wood chip piles, and brush piles can also help keep voles at bay. If you notice vole activity, you can also remove bird feeders since these are a ready source of food for the tunneling rodents.</p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Excellent service. Knowledgeable, good communication, professional and quick service. I was very pleased with this company and would use them again. They fixed an outdoor drainage problem. Called them on a Sunday and it was fixed on Monday.
Capital Region Plumbing and Heating Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Ed was very knowledgeable and performed the service very professionally
Eduart Belishta
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Reviewed in July 2022
It was much more than a power washing project. They stained the back deck after power washing, too. They were amenable to my additional requests including taming a backyard overgrown with weeds, ivy and very tall grass. There was a lot I asked if they would do. They were reliable and got on...
Extra Hands, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
5 star service and product
Westfair Water Systems, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2016
Technician provided excellent service at a fair price.
Greene Overhead Door
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Reviewed in November 2014
They were fabulous. Their services are top-notch. He did good quality parts at a discount. That was great.
Impex G.A.E., LTD.
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Reviewed in February 2014
Excellent service - one of the techs was sick and owner came did the cleaning and inspection himself, then would not charge full price because it wasn't dirty enough - everything was explained and done very professionally-highly endorse this company!
Brickliners Chimney Service
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Reviewed in July 2013
I cannot rave enough about the staff and service from Rainer's Gourment. We had Rainer's Gourment cater our wedding. It was a small event, at a Lodge in the Adirondacks. We wanted a nice formal sit down dinner and Rainer's Gourment proved to be excellant. From the months ahead when all the...
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Reviewed in March 2013
They were very responsive to my need for a prompt service appointment. He worked so hard, I was so please with his work and diligence that I even tipped him!
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