Crabgrass seeds begin to germinate once soil reaches a certain temperature in mid-spring. Targeted action after crabgrass appears is important. Build a healthy lawn to prevent crabgrass. Chances are, ...

Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) is a common weed that gardeners hate to see on their lawns. The pesky plant is widespread across North America, but that doesn't mean you should jump to conclusions when you ...

There’s a lot more to lawn care than just mowing your lawn—especially when surprise intruders like crabgrass show up. If you’ve ever looked out at your yard in the middle of the summer and noticed a ...

Crabgrass — the bane of many homeowners — is a troublesome plant. Not only does it outgrow and outcompete more polite lawn grasses, it can actually poison other plant competitors, according to a study ...

The best weapon you have against this annual weed is crabgrass preemergence herbicide (also called crabgrass preventer). You apply this product in the spring before the crabgrass seed sprouts. The ...