Pre-emergent herbicides stop weeds by attacking roots and shoots before they sprout. They also kill grass seed, so space seeding and spraying at least 12 weeks apart. Plan carefully to time both tasks ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The persistent weed known as crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) has a way of sneaking into almost every lawn. It ...

Pre-emergent herbicides are truly the unsung heroes of weed prevention because they form an invisible barrier in the soil that stops weed seeds from sprouting. Gardeners and landscapers alike use them ...

In most cases, herbicide application should not be considered as a first option for weed control. Hand weeding, hoeing, and mulching are tedious but effective methods of weed control. Sometimes, ...

A: In most cases, herbicide application should not be considered as a first option for weed control. Hand weeding, hoeing and mulching are tedious but effective methods of weed control. Sometimes, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Unless you've joined a very small club of people who enjoy turfgrass interspersed with dandelions, henbit, clover, and other interlopers, applying a pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn is one of the ...

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 ...