Imagine this scenario: You’re sitting down to relax outside. You look out over your lawn and suddenly something catches your eye. Not all your grass looks the same. Then you realize, that’s not grass at all. It’s crabgrass, goosegrass, or some other type of grassy weed. Bottom line, it’s not real grass and you want to get rid of it. What can you do? As Virginia Beach, VA’s lawn weed control experts, we have the answers you need.
Tips for Controlling Grassy Weeds
Your first step in controlling weeds is to make sure you have the identification right. In the U.S., most weeds fall under the categories of broadleaf or grassy weeds. Broadleaf have a wider leaf and their veins are more spread out. Grassy weeds, however, look like grass, from style to texture. And when it comes to this type of weed, crabgrass is by far the most common. You might see other types of grassy weeds, though, including annual bluegrass, giant foxtail, and perennial ryegrass. 
Grassy weeds can be either annual or perennial. Annual weeds grow in several times throughout one year, whereas perennials grow over the course of many years. Besides life cycle, our area’s climate and your lawn’s soil type can impact where and when weeds grow.
With so many factors impacting grassy weed growth, how can you protect your lawn? The best approach is to ensure your lawn is healthy and strong, year-round, with proper care and maintenance. That way, weeds can’t gain a foothold and take over. This includes mowing at the right height – and never too short – as well as proper hydration and fertilization treatments.
In addition, at Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach, we know it’s important to also have a lawn weed control plan in place that includes:
- Pre-emergent control. Apply pre-emergent lawn weed control in the fall, winter, or early spring – depending on the type of grassy weed you have – before weeds sprout up and develop.
- Spot treating. Pull out weeds that are giving you trouble and be sure to remove the entire weed, including the root.
- Preventative measures. Apply treatments that help prevent grassy weeds from coming back throughout the year.
Call in Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach for Lawn Weed Control
Weeds are stubborn and aggressive. So if your weed problem persists, you need to take action. If you don’t, weeds are going to spread and cause serious damage to your lawn. And the more weeds that grow, the less room your grass has to breathe and develop. That’s why, if you have grassy weeds taking over your lawn – and don’t have the time or expertise to treat them – you should consider calling in the local lawn weed control professionals at Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach for help.
To learn more or to schedule your free lawn weed control service estimate, call Lawn Doctor of Virginia Beach today at 757.436.4965.
