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Crabgrass Most Common

Digitaria sanguinalis

A fast-growing summer annual weed that can take over thin, weak, or stressed lawns.

Grassy WeedSummer AnnualWeed

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What Crabgrass Looks Like

Wide, flat blades with a light green color. Crabgrass often grows in clumps and spreads outward from the center.

Crabgrass thrives in thin lawns, compacted soil, bare spots, and areas with poor turf density. It produces thousands of seeds each season.

Apply a pre-emergent before crabgrass germinates and focus on building a thicker lawn through proper mowing, watering, and fertilization.

Existing crabgrass requires a post-emergent control product labeled for your lawn type. Always read and follow the product label before applying.

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When is the best time to prevent crabgrass?

Crabgrass prevention works best before the weed germinates. Pre-emergent products need to be applied before crabgrass begins growing.