Select a pre-emergent weed killer designed to get rid of chickweed from your local lawn and garden store or online. Pre-emergent weed killer should be applied to the entire lawn, and is generally sprayed over the grass. Follow the package instructions to determine how much to use. Do not use pre-emergent weed killer if you have yet to seed your lawn, as it may prevent your grass from sprouting. Choose a broadleaf weedkiller formulated for chickweed from a home and garden center or online. Once you see chickweed growing in your yard, treat problem areas by spraying them with the weed killer. To find out how much to apply, refer to the instructions on the package. Newly-seeded lawns should be cut at least 3 times before applying post-emergent weed killer in order to protect the young grass. Chickweed grows 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm) tall and needs seeds to reproduce. Cutting your grass frequently to keep it short will prevent the chickweed from going to seed and spreading throughout your property. Use a sharp mower blade to keep your grass as healthy as possible and don’t cut it when it’s wet. Rather than providing small amounts of water to your lawn often, provide large amounts of water less often to help get rid of chickweed. Water the lawn down to the root zone, and wait to see signs of dehydration before watering again. Signs of dehydration include wilting or grayish grass and grass that holds a footprint for more than a few minutes.

Summary: Apply a pre-emergent weed killer in September. Apply a post-emergent weed killer in the spring. Keep your grass cut to 4 inches (10 cm) or less. Water the lawn deeply and infrequently.


A salon employee or online advice can help you find the characteristics of your hair. This will help you choose the right treatments and products. Here's the basic breakdown:  Wavy hair (type 2), generally thin and easy to handle Curly hair (type 3) Coily hair (type 4), usually very fragile and hard to grow out Washing hair too often strips it of natural oils. Try washing it once a week. Switch to once every two or three weeks if your hair starts to break easily.  Try to find a shampoo that doesn't leave your hair feeling too dry. To reduce damage, wash hair in lukewarm water and rinse in cool water. The heat from blow drying can cause damage, leading your hair to break before it grows to the desired length. Instead, plait your hair, wrap it in a silk scarf, and let dry overnight. Alternatively, towel dry your hair by wrapping it in a towel and simply rubbing your head for a while. Shampoo strips your hair of natural oils. Restore these with conditioner suited for African hair. Periodically deep condition your hair as well. You can use leave-in conditioner in between washes. Rub natural oil into the middle and ends of your hair to make it soft and supple. This will help prevent it breaking before it grows too long. Jamaican oil, castor oil, Moroccan oil, or lavender oil are all good options. Covering your hair with a satin scarf can help your hair take in the oil. Water strengthens dry hair and may stimulate your hair roots. You can apply water, moisturizing conditioner, or a mixture of half olive oil or half coconut oil. For extra moisture, apply each one, in that order. The oil will help seal in the moisture. If you use gel or mousse in your hairstyle, try hair jam instead. This will hold your hair, then eventually melt into oils to add shine and moisture. These can strengthen some types of hair, but may damage dry hair. Try brushing your hair: if your strands stretch significantly before breaking, you may need more protein. Do not leave in protein conditioner longer than instructed on the label, or it may turn hard and brittle. About every other day or when your scalp feels dry, apply coconut grease to the tip of your pointer finger. Apply at the top of your part and sweep back until all the grease has been applied.  Stop if you notice dandruff, as oil can feed the fungus that causes it. If you have a perm, grease only once a week, or apply hot oil instead. Once a month, use a neutralizing shampoo to clean all products out of your hair. If you use a lot of sprays, gels, and other styling products, use it every other week.
Summary: Determine your hair type. Wash your hair only when you must. Let hair dry on its own. Use conditioner each time you wash. Apply hair oil daily. Moisturize. Consider protein conditioner. Grease your scalp when dry. Remove products with neutralizing shampoo.