I saw a couple of lawns with a lot of crabgrass last summer. Generally, crabgrass thrives in lawns that are cut short and in drier areas near pavement. Fortunately, crabgrass has not been an issue in ...

Q: I purchased a product called Maize Weed Preventer at a local nursery to apply in hopes of preventing annual crabgrass seeds from sprouting in the lawn. Does this product work? When is the right ...

Do you dream of a perfect lawn that’s green, luscious, and weed-free? Achieving a blanket of green in your yard will take some work, but it is doable if you know which weeds to look out for. Crabgrass ...

It sounds from your description like you have a crabgrass infestation. This summer, I have seen a lot of crabgrass in home lawns. The crabgrass in one friend’s lawn choked out most of the bluegrass ...

A weed commonly found in Kansas lawns can sure make homeowners feel pretty crabby this time of year. But applying an herbicide at the right time can help alleviate crabgrass problems, said Kansas ...

The best weapon you have against this annual weed is crabgrass preemergence herbicide (also called crabgrass preventer). You apply this product in the spring before the crabgrass seed sprouts. The ...

Technically a weed, crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) has a habit of infiltrating American lawns, blending in with other grasses in color and general appearance. But take a closer look and you'll ...

Crabgrass seeds begin to germinate once soil reaches a certain temperature in mid-spring. Targeted action after crabgrass appears is important. Build a healthy lawn to prevent crabgrass. Chances are, ...

Crabgrass is a common enemy of lawn-lovers across Michigan. Here are some best practices on eliminating crabgrass. First off, any crabgrass is a sign your grass is not thick enough. A tall, thick turf ...

Q. Is it ever too early to apply crabgrass preventer? I know it won't work if it's applied too late.-Eric Sondag, Fargo A. Crabgrass seed begins to germinate when the soil temperature is about 55 ...

Do you think a fall application of a crabgrass preventer would do any good to prevent all this crabgrass from reseeding? What about another application in early spring? Crabgrass seeds don't sprout in ...