crabgrass

14 posts

Crabgrass-drive

How Long Does it Take for Quinclorac to Work & Kill Weeds?

Quinclorac is an effective selective herbicide to control any crabgrass problems. This weed killer is popular among many homeowners and most lawn care professionals as it kills a broad spectrum of grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds. It can also be mixed with other 2-way and 3-way herbicides that contain 2,4-D, […]

Crabgrass and weeds in lawn one week before applying drive xlr8

Crabgrass vs Bermuda Grass (Difference & Similarities)

The chief difference between crabgrass (or crab grass as it’s sometimes called) and Bermuda is that some property owners actually choose to cultivate Bermuda grass as their lawn, while nobody wants crabgrass. On the other hand, many people want to keep common Bermuda grass out of their lawns because of […]

Nutsedge-in-lawn-1

Nutsedge vs. Crabgrass Weeds in Lawn (Similarities & Differences)

When you’re trying to maintain a lush, uniform lawn, any plant that doesn’t belong there can stand out to ruin your lawn’s perfect effect. Established lawns in good health have their own natural defenses against invasions of common weeds, but most lawn grasses will fall victim to a few broadleaf […]

Purslane-in-lawn

19 Common Lawn Weeds (Lawn Weeds Identification & Guide)

Broadleaf weeds, perennial weeds, perennial broadleaf weeds, annual weeds–the truth is, there are lots of lawn weeds that can affect the health and well-being of your lawn. Here, we’ve gathered information about identifying the most common lawn weeds along with the best weed control measures so you can get rid […]

Prodiamine vs dithiopry

Prodiamine vs Dithiopyr (Pre-Emergent Differences & Similarities)

If you’re concerned about crabgrass control and begin scouring the internet for reliable treatment options, you’ll likely come across two effective choices: prodiamine and dithiopyr. These are generic names–not brands–but various products will list one or the other as an active ingredient for crabgrass and broadleaf weed control for turf […]

Large-crabgrass-spurge

How To Get Rid of Crabgrass in the Summer

No one wants to ruin their lawn in the summertime by having crabgrass plants popping up throughout. Establishing a thick, healthy turf is essential at preventing lawn weeds – both grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds. But what if you skipped a crabgrass preventer in the spring? You’ll need to control […]

Smooth crabgrass

The 5 Best Crabgrass Killers

Crabgrass is an invasive annual weed that can quickly get out of hand if not properly prevented using crabgrass preventers and pre-emergent herbicides, or killing crabgrass using post-emergent herbicides. Crabgrass will begin to germinate when the soil temperatures reach approximately 55 degrees for four or more consecutive days and continue to […]

Crabgrass-plant

When Does Crabgrass Die? (The Lifecycle of Crabgrass Explained)

Crabgrass is one of the most common and most troublesome lawn weeds in America. A crabgrass infestation can take over your good lawn grasses – including turf type tall fescue – in as little as a single growing season. So if you see this clumpy weed in your lawn grass, […]

Gardtech-weed-puller-crabgrass-removal-tool

THE BEST Crabgrass Removal Tools (2022)

Crabgrass is a stubborn lawn weed. It gets its name because of its appearance. Crabgrass grows low to the ground and its stems grow out from the clump in the center, which looks like crab legs. Once the temperate of the soil reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the seeds sprout and […]

Crabgrass-plant

When to Apply Crabgrass Preventer in 2023 (Pre-emergent Timing)

One of the first steps in any lawn care plan is applying a crabgrass preventer. Crabgrass is a very common lawn weed. In fact, it’s one of the most invasive lawn weeds, too. And without a pre emergent herbicide and prevention strategy, this grassy annual weed can take over an […]

Smooth crabgrass

THE 5 BEST Crabgrass Killers (Updated February 2023)

Crabgrass is an invasive annual weed that can quickly get out of hand if not properly prevented using crabgrass preventers and pre-emergent herbicides, or killing crabgrass using post-emergent herbicide weed killer. Crabgrass will begin to germinate when the soil temperatures reach approximately 55 degrees for four or more consecutive days and […]