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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Which crabgrass killers are best? Crabgrass is an insidious little weed. It can take years to be fully rid of it once it’s rooted itself deep in your yard. It’s difficult to notice, as it likely looks ...

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 ...

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 ...

A: When the weather has been acceptable, I have spent many recent summer afternoons pulling crabgrass from my front bed. The mat of roots sure is tough to get out of dry soil! Prevention is the best ...

Crabgrass, also known as Digitaria sanguinalis, is a species of grass that is not considered appropriate for a lawn. It is also known as hairy finger-grass, hairy crabgrass, purple crabgrass, crab ...