Crabgrass is a common summer weed that can be a nuisance on your lawn in Ohio. It grows low to the ground and has broad leaves that can be light green to blue-green in color. Crabgrass thrives in warm weather and can quickly spread, overtaking your lawn if left unchecked. To effectively control crabgrass, it's important to use both pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pre-emergent treatments will prevent crabgrass from sprouting, while post-emergent treatments will eliminate any existing crabgrass. To ensure the best results, it's recommended to hire professionals who have the expertise and experience to effectively control this weed and keep your lawn looking its best.

What is crabgrass?

Crabgrass weed with purple center on a lawn in Mansfield, OH.

Crabgrass is a common summer annual weed that can be a nuisance on your lawn. It's a warm-season grass that thrives in hot and dry conditions, making it a common sight in lawns during the summer months. Crabgrass is known for its distinctive appearance, with broad leaves that are light green to blue-green in color. The leaves are often hairy and have a rough texture, and the stems are usually reddish or purplish in color.

Crabgrass is a fast-growing weed that can quickly take over your lawn if left unchecked. It's known for its ability to spread rapidly, thanks to its unique growth habit. Crabgrass grows low to the ground and spreads out in a circular pattern, forming dense mats that can smother your grass and other desirable plants.

One of the challenges of controlling crabgrass is its ability to produce a large number of seeds. A single crabgrass plant can produce thousands of seeds, which can remain viable in the soil for several years. This means that even if you manage to eliminate the crabgrass in your lawn, it can still come back in future years if the seeds are not properly controlled.

How can you control crabgrass?

To effectively control crabgrass, it's important to use a combination of pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pre-emergent treatments are applied before crabgrass seeds have a chance to sprout. These treatments work by creating a barrier in the soil that prevents crabgrass from growing. By applying pre-emergent treatments in the spring, you can effectively prevent crabgrass from taking over your lawn.

Post-emergent treatments, on the other hand, are applied after crabgrass has already sprouted and is actively growing. These treatments work by targeting the existing crabgrass plants and eliminating them. By using both pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments, you can effectively control crabgrass and keep your lawn looking its best.

Crabgrass is a common summer annual weed that can quickly take over your lawn if left unchecked.

Hire professionals to keep your lawn free of crabgrass.

While it's possible to control crabgrass on your own, it's often best to hire professionals who have the expertise and experience to effectively control this weed. Professionals will know when to apply pre-emergent treatments to prevent crabgrass from sprouting, and they will also know when to apply post-emergent treatments to eliminate any existing crabgrass. By hiring professionals, you can ensure that your lawn is properly cared for and that crabgrass is effectively controlled.

Give us a call today to schedule our weed control service.

At Free Spray Lawn Care, we offer a weed control service that includes both pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments to control crabgrass and other weeds. Our team of professionals will visit your property multiple times throughout the year to ensure your lawn remains weed-free. Our weed control service is offered to residential and commercial property owners in Mansfield, Wooster, Strongsville, and surrounding areas in Ohio. Give us a call today at 419-529-5296 to schedule our weed control service and keep your lawn looking its best!