In Michigan, crabgrass control starts long before you see crabgrass in your lawn. Because crabgrass seeds germinate in the spring, expert lawn care companies begin preventive treatments in late March and early April when soil temperatures consistently reach around 50°F – just as spring begins to warm up.
While the actual sprouts often don’t become visible until May, waiting until you SEE crabgrass is too late — preventive herbicides must be in place before the seeds start to germinate.
Why Crabgrass Is Bad for Your Lawn
Crabgrass isn’t just ugly; it actively undermines healthy turf by:
- Competing with your turfgrass for water, nutrients, and sunlight.
- Spreading rapidly through seed production, so each plant can generate tens of thousands of new seeds to infest your lawn year after year.
- Filling in bare or weak spots, leaving your lawn looking uneven and unkempt.
Left untreated, crabgrass can persist through the summer and drop seed that will hatch next spring — meaning a bigger problem next year if you don’t stop it early.
Trust Professional Howell-Based Lawn Care
Ever So Green’s professional lawn care is based in Howell, but we actually serve most of southeast Michigan! Check the bottom of our website to see if we serve a town near you—if you’re nearby, we can help! Contact us today to schedule a lawn evaluation, get a free quote, or learn more about our full lawn care services.
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