Saturday, March 15, 2025

Strategies for Managing Crabgrass

Weed Control South Lyon, South Lyon Weed Control
Crabgrass is a stubborn weed! How can you best manage its growth on your lawn?

In our last blog, we talked about why it’s important to stay on top of crabgrass in the spring. Now, here are some IRL strategies for managing it:

Effective Crabgrass Management Strategies
  • Pre-Emergent Herbicides: Pre-emergent herbicides are herbicides used to control weeds before they appear. Applying a pre-emergent herbicide in early spring prevents crabgrass seeds from germinating. The best time for application is late March to early May.
  • Post-Emergent Herbicides: If crabgrass has already emerged, post-emergent herbicides can target existing plants. However, they are less effective once the weeds have matured. 
  • Regular Lawn Maintenance: Proper mowing, watering, and fertilization promote a dense and healthy lawn, making it more difficult for crabgrass to overtake the grass you want. Overseeding thin areas with the grass you want can also help prevent crabgrass from taking hold. 
  • Timely Fertilization: Starting fertilization in early spring (around March) provides essential nutrients to your lawn as it begins its growth phase, increasing its resilience against weeds. 


Need Weed Control in South Lyon?

You can do all of this yourself, or you can let lawn technicians from Ever So Green take the work off your plate! We provide weed control in South Lyon, but that’s not the only area we serve! Check out our home page for a complete list of locations. For help managing crabgrass, call 517-540-1100 or request a quote here.

Locations Served:
  • Howell
  • Brighton
  • Hartland
  • Fowlerville
  • Pinckney
  • All of Livingston County
  • Whitmore Lake
  • Highland
  • Milford
  • Fenton
  • South Lyon

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