Crabgrass is a low-growing weed that splays outward from the center like crab legs. Crabgrass has clumping, fibrous roots (no rhizomes), and its wide light green leaves come out in the spring to early ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The persistent weed known as crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) has a way of sneaking into almost every lawn. It ...

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, ...

It sounds from your description like you have a crabgrass infestation. This summer, I have seen a lot of crabgrass in home lawns. The crabgrass in one friend’s lawn choked out most of the bluegrass ...

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 ...

Crabgrass, also known as Digitaria sanguinalis, is a species of grass that is not considered appropriate for a lawn. It is also known as hairy finger-grass, hairy crabgrass, purple crabgrass, crab ...

Did you have trouble with sand burs last year? How about crabgrass? Sand burs are easy to recognize and remember, while crabgrass is the round patch of grass that sends up tall seed stalks where the ...

Technically a weed, crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) has a habit of infiltrating American lawns, blending in with other grasses in color and general appearance. But take a closer look and you'll ...

Dear Neil: How can I eliminate crabgrass in my lawn? I've had a small patch of it in the past but this year it is rampant. Why would there be so much now? A: Crabgrass is an annual grassy weed. It ...

A: The three pre-emergents most used and recommended by OSU for homeowners are prodiamine, pendimethalin and dithiopyr. These are the generic chemical names, and they all are sold by several companies ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Are you tired of unsightly clumps of crabgrass conquering your beautifully manicured yard? If so, you're not alone. Weeding your yard can be ...