Learn how to get rid of many lawn weeds including crabgrass, wild violet, poa annua, and many more.
Quackgrass is a common perennial grass that grows in many different climates and just about every type of soil. And if it’s not managed properly, this creeping perennial grass can quickly lead to an unsightly complete lawn takeover. In this post, we’ll cover what you need to know about this weed and how to get … Read more
Known for its small white flowers that bloom in the spring months, chickweed is an invasive weed that can quickly infiltrate lawns. It grows low to the ground and produces seeds in the fall that often emerge during the following spring. While chickweed is never a welcome sight on any lawn, the good news is … Read more
If you notice a weed with tiny white flowers growing near the head, notably in the early spring months, then there’s a good chance you have hairy bittercress on your hands. This winter annual is part of the mustard family – and though it quickly dies out when temperatures begin to get too high, it … Read more
Ground ivy weeds have a tendency to be among the most invasive weeds that homeowners have to manage. Even just growth in very small amounts can lead to spreading throughout the rest of the lawn in a short period of time, essentially overtaking some or all of the turf grass. Creeping Charlie is one such … Read more
The wild violet is a low-growing perennial weed that has the potential to take over your lawn and existing plants. And killing wild violets isn’t exactly easy. In fact, getting rid of wild violets can take several treatments with weed killers and herbicides to effectively attack and destroy the root system. But it’s important to … Read more
It’s a common sight in the spring and fall months: dandelions. These weeds are characterized by their yellow flowers as they grow and white puffballs after they bloom. Without proper lawn care, dandelions have the potential to eventually fill in the entire lawn, creating an unsightly yellow blanket of sorts. The good news is you … Read more
One of the most common weeds that grow in cool-season lawn and turfgrass is white clover. Characterized by the white flowers that grow from the stem, these weeds flourish in under-nourished lawns and can turn a beautiful lawn into a mess in no time. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the popular … Read more
