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, ...

Chances are, if you have a lawn, you have crabgrass! This fast-growing weed thrives despite heat, humidity, or drought conditions. “It’s a prolific seed producer,” says Clint Waltz, PhD, turfgrass ...

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 ...

Crabgrass, or Digitaria, is a headache for homeowners across the country. The weed, which is low to the ground and has many “legs” like a crab, is found in just about every type of turf and ...

Crabgrass is a common and frustrating weed that can quickly overrun lawns, particularly in warm summer months. As a fast-growing annual grass, it thrives in thinning and stressed turf, outcompeting ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spring in Northeast Ohio means lawn care and Thomas Becker, an OSU Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources educator in Lorain County, has some tips. Each year, Becker said he has answered questions ...

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 ...

This persistent grass appears in spring and takes over lawns in summer. A weed-free lawn is a goal many homeowners strive for. But there is one plant in particular that can get in the way of that ...

Crabgrass is an aggressive weed that appears to sprawl like crab legs, and many homeowners hate how it disrupts the uniformity of an otherwise lush lawn. When left untreated, it can compete with the ...

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.