Get ready to sow grass seed and feed your poor lawn

By WTOP Staff
August 2, 2012 | 8:12 PM

Feed and prevent weeds in the fall with corn gluten meal

Diana in Northern Virginia writes: “What is the best time to apply corn gluten for fall weed prevention in our area? I know the rule for spring is when the forsythia begin to bloom. But I don’t recall the time frame for the fall

Plants native to DC-area could offer greener alternative to water-hungry lawns

By Kate Ryan
May 26, 2026 | 4:10 AM

Your yard could require less water, help defend against erosion and support wildlife. All you have to do is plant native flora. At the Swamp Rose Co-Op in Silver Spring, Maryland, staffers guide plant lovers who may want to start with one corner of the garden or convert their entire lawn to a meadowlike landscape dotted with wildflowers. The co-op provides retail sales, and also offers maintenance, design and installation of native gardens.

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