Control Crabgrass In Your Lawn
We know you want to have healthy lawn, with invasive broadleaf weeds and crabgrass it can be a tall task to achieve. This weed gets its name from the way that it sprawls from one central root across the ground, keeping a low profile. With a proper plan and course of action you can have success in fighting crabgrass in your lawn.
CRABGRASS
Control Crabgrass In Your Lawn
Crabgrass is an annual weed. The good news is that this means that you have a great opportunity to prevent it in the spring! It thrives in areas that absorb heat, such as right next to driveways, curbs, sidewalks and south-facing slopes. Crabgrass grows very quickly in hot, dry conditions. It loves compacted soil and clay.
Crabgrass reproduces spreading its seed all over your lawn. Be cautious when you are mowing! Mowing over crabgrass without bagging your grass clipping will spread crabgrass seeds and broadleaf seeds. It germinates in the spring once the soil has warmed up to 55-60 degrees for at least a week.
LAWN MAINTENANCE
How can your lawn maintenance fight ass crabgrass in your lawn? Keeping your lawn thick,will provide as a defense to crabgrass and broadleaf weed invaders.
So how do you reduce soil compaction: Compacted soil deprives grass’ roots of the air and water circulation that they need. In their place, weeds will thrive. Aerate your lawn! Running an aerator that loosens compacted soil.
Mow High: Grass should typically be mowed to the maximum height 3.5 – 4 inches. This will allow the lawn grass to protect its turf more successfully against weeds.
Water Thoroughly: To encourage your lawn to grow a deep root system, water thoroughly once a week. Short, frequent watering only promotes shallow, weaker root systems.
Reseed & Overseed: Thin lawns should be reseeded in the fall.
So how do you reduce soil compaction: Compacted soil deprives grass’ roots of the air and water circulation that they need. In their place, weeds will thrive. Aerate your lawn! Running an aerator that loosens compacted soil.
CRABGRASS PREVENTION
Most importantly, you want to treat the lawn before the crabgrass seedlings sprout. Late Winter/ Early Spring, applying a organic pre-emergent treatment, which will prevent crabgrass come warmer temperatures in the Spring.
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