Q. Is it ever too early to apply crabgrass preventer? I know it won't work if it's applied too late.-Eric Sondag, Fargo A. Crabgrass seed begins to germinate when the soil temperature is about 55 ...

Crabgrass is a common lawn and garden weed best controlled in the spring. Proper timing is essential for effective control of crabgrass, and products applied too early or too late in the season are ...

A weed commonly found in Kansas lawns can sure make homeowners feel pretty crabby this time of year. But applying an herbicide at the right time can help alleviate crabgrass problems, said Kansas ...

Crabgrass is a common enemy of lawn-lovers across Michigan. Here are some best practices on eliminating crabgrass. First off, any crabgrass is a sign your grass is not thick enough. A tall, thick turf ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Most lawn and garden chores are timely, but few are as time-and-temperature specific as applying crabgrass preventer to a lawn.

Can I apply crabgrass preventer to my lawn now that the snow is gone? I would not advise that. You will likely want to do some cleanup first. Likely some trash has settled there over winter, some ...

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 ...

I saw a couple of lawns with a lot of crabgrass last summer. Generally, crabgrass thrives in lawns that are cut short and in drier areas near pavement. Fortunately, crabgrass has not been an issue in ...

QUESTION: Last year, with all the rain, I had a bumper crop of crabgrass. As usual, I put down the preventer in early spring and followed up with a second application in early May. This year, I want ...

Homeowners may find it hard to know just who to believe about the best time to apply pre-emergence herbicides for crabgrass. UNL extension turfgrass specialists and educators, as well as others, say ...

Crabgrass is an aggressive weed that appears to sprawl like crab legs, and many homeowners hate how it disrupts the uniformity of an otherwise lush lawn. When left untreated, it can compete with the ...