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Crab grass can be a homeowner's worst enemy. This pesky weed grows at an uncontrollable rate and often has a different hue than grass.
It disrupts the harmony of an otherwise beautiful lawn, because
crab grass stands out and makes the lawn uneven. This is especially true after the first killing frost of the fall season, when the weed turns brown and the grass around it remains green.
Crabgrass is an annual plant, its seeds can germinate from mid-spring to late summer. If a lawn is infested with crabgrass for several consecutive seasons, the soil will become rich with crabgrass seeds, and the problem will increase in severity over time. Crabgrass can survive in most soil conditions, it is most commonly found in patches where the soil and maintenance are poor.
How Do You Kill Crabgrass? There are two basic types of herbicides used to kill crabgrass. The first is called a pre-emergent, which is designed to prevent the weed from ever growing. Although this is a desirable result, it's difficult to attain due to unforeseen fluctuations in the weather. An unexpected frost can make pre-emergent herbicides completely ineffective.
Most people want to rid their lawns of crab grass because of the way it looks, but not everyone realizes how harmful this weed actually is. As with all plants, crabgrass requires water, sunlight, and nutrients to remain healthy. The crab grass you see on your lawn is robbing the grass you want of the nutrients and water it needs to remain colorful and healthy. This isn't to say that a few patches of crab grass will destroy your entire lawn. However, if you allow this weed to grow and reproduce, it's possible your soil will become heavily infested a few years from now. Some have to uproot their lawns and replace the soil, which can be very expensive.
Keeping the Yard Free of Crab Grass - At The Crabgrass Alert Company, we offer an inexpensive, easy-to-use solution for your crab grass problem. All you have to do is dampen the weed with water, sprinkle a thin layer of Garden Weasel Crabgrass Killer on the weed, and wait a few days for the crab grass to wilt and die. This product is safe even with kids and pets.
When mowing the lawn, be on the lookout for patches of crab grass. The best time to treat a weed problem is in the early stages of growth. Using Garden Weasel Crabgrass Killer on young weeds will clear out crab grass and help your lawn remain healthy for years to come.
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