It is not too late to apply pre-emergence herbicides for crabgrass control. It is still too early. For homeowners who apply their own products, the last week of April or the first week of May is the ...

Crabgrass is probably one of the most hated weeds around Indiana. It is a summer annual weed that germinates when soil temperatures are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a grass weed that emerges ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever stepped outside in early summer and spotted wiry patches of grass creeping across your ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Most lawn and garden chores are timely, but few are as time-and-temperature specific as applying crabgrass preventer to a lawn.

Crabgrass is coming, but with the right preparation and a little help from the weather, maybe it will not be coming to your yard. Crabgrass is part of a genus of plants named, Digitaria. Common names, ...

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. 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 ...

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 ...

Weeds in the lawn may start innocently enough as a stray patch of dandelions or clover. Before long, they erupt, and you have more weeds than lawn. Applying weed killer keeps weeds in check or stops ...

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 ...