Crabgrass is one of those grasses that grow in tough conditions. This makes it a bad weed for homeowners who want to grow thick, lush and green lawns. All the methods that we’ll apply to kill crabgrass will take into account that this weed flourishes in both warm and cool weather conditions. The best way … Read more
Wondering which grass weed has invaded your lawn? Here’s a guide on the differences and similarities between crabgrass and quackgrass. We’ve included pictures to help you identify which of the two grass weeds you’re dealing with. Crabgrass is a warm-season perennial grass while quackgrass is a cool-season perennial grass. Crabgrass roots form a shallow crab-like … Read more
A lawn that’s invaded with crabgrass and other unwanted weeds can soon be damaged if you do not take the necessary precautions to fix it. When dealing with crabgrass, you can use some chemical herbicides or home remedies such as baking soda. It is hard to avoid the use of chemicals to control lawn weeds … Read more
Most annual weeds such as crabgrass start to grow in the spring. During this season, the temperature of your lawn’s soil begins to warm up and provide a very good environment for germination. The best time to apply crabgrass preventer is early spring. Time well and put down pre-emergent when the soil temperature is between … Read more
Having tried and tested different herbicides, I have come to learn one or two things about keeping lawns weed-free. For this post, I am sharing my reviews of the best crabgrass killers (pre-emergents and post-emergents). Some lawn weed killers can kill your grass alongside weeds, whether it is St. Augustine or Bermuda grass and take … Read more
For most homeowners, nothing is more thrilling than getting a good lawn. Sometimes they go to the extent of mowing it frequently, applying fertilizers, watering occasionally or just aerating the yard during spring or fall. It’s quite a daunting task to maintain a lawn, and if you have tried doing it, you may have encountered … Read more
When it comes to the management of weeds, the first step is always to identify the weed so that you can deduce the management process with ease. No doubt! The most common types of crabgrass are the smooth and the hairy crabgrass. Actually, they are what you may find in your lawns 90% of the … Read more
When the name crabgrass comes to mind, you certainly think about one of the most invasive weeds. And this claim is well established: with its resilience, crabgrass is so hardy that it can sprout and grow well not only in gardens but also in beds and concrete. Typically, there are quite as many types of … Read more