The runways in the lawn were likely caused by the meadow vole.  The meadow vole is a small, brown, mouse-like animal.  Though common in Iowa, the meadow vole is secretive and seldom seen by most individuals. 

When the lawn is allowed to grow tall, it can produce seed heads.  It stands to reason that if the seed heads are allowed to mature, the seed can fall to the ground, germinate, and grow, effectively overseeding the lawn and promoting a thicke

Grass clippings contribute very little to thatch development because clippings are primarily cellulose and decompose quickly.  There is no need to remove grass clippings when lawns are mowed properly.  Infrequent mowing of tall grass may

If the strawberry patch is being overrun with perennial grasses, such as quackgrass, control is not very practical.  Your best option would be to prepare a new site for a strawberry bed this summer or fall and plant a new bed next spring.&nbs