What is it?
Light yellow/green weedy grass that appears in summer
Annual grass plant that germinates from seed when soil temps reach 55 to 60 degrees for 5 consecutive nights
What does crabgrass like?
Bare, damaged turf
Close mowed turf
Warm sunny areas
Where do we see crabgrass?
Thrives in full sun
Poor , weak or damaged turf
Warm areas along walks and drives
When do we see crabgrass?
Summer until fall when cooler temps begin
What can be done about it?
Proper lawn care practices to keep turf healthy and thick will help prevent weeds from invading
Turf mowed higher (over 2 inches) tend to have less crabgrass problems
Apply a pre-emergent herbicide in spring before crabgrass germinates