Stop Crabgrass With NuLeaf
You're not alone if your lawn is being overrun by an unwelcome guest - crabgrass. This pesky weed is the bane of homeowners and landscapers alike, spreading rapidly and choking out your once-lush turf. This annual warm-season grassy weed germinates by producing seeds, with each plant capable of producing thousands of seeds that remain viable in the soil for several years.
What Does Crabgrass Look Like?
Crabgrass gets its name from its spreading, crab-like growth habit. The leaves are light green and smooth, unlike the coarser texture of desirable lawn grasses. Crabgrass stems radiate outward from a central point, forming an unsightly mat.
When to Apply Crabgrass Preventer
Timing is everything when it comes to showing crabgrass who's boss. The best time to apply a crabgrass preventer is in early spring, just before the soil temperature consistently reaches around 55°F. This is when crabgrass seeds start to germinate, so hitting them with a pre-emergent herbicide at this stage is like giving them a preemptive knockout punch. Don't wait too long, though, because once those seeds start to sprout, your window of opportunity closes quickly.
How NuLeaf Gets Rid of Crabgrass
A successful plan begins with using great products applied at the proper time and proper rates for control of crabgrass. By applying a crabgrass pre-emergent herbicide before the seeds germinate in the spring, homeowners and landscapers can prevent crabgrass from establishing itself and competing with desirable turfgrass.
At Nuleaf Lawn Care , we use Dimension® crabgrass pre-emergent for several reasons. The advantage of using a liquid application of Dimension® crabgrass control is that it is both pre and post-emergent, meaning it will control any young crabgrass that may have geminated if you were to delay making the application in the spring. Dimension is the only crabgrass pre-emergent with this added benefit.
Our team makes split applications, meaning two applications in the spring, which will provide superior control. Additionally, Dimension® ranks number one by applying split application at university tests and field trials, along with having the lowest active ingredient.
Don't surrender your yard to crabgrass any longer. Implement this proven strategy, and soon, that beautiful, weed-free oasis will be the envy of the neighborhood.