{"id":1482,"date":"2025-05-13T12:55:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T12:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/edwardsville-il\/?page_id=1482"},"modified":"2025-05-13T13:00:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T13:00:33","slug":"nutsedge-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/edwardsville-il\/nutsedge-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf3e\u00a0Nutsedge Q&A: Tackling That Pesky “Water Grass”\u00a0\ud83d\udca6"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s sneaky, stubborn, and loves this weather.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is nutsedge and why is it showing up now?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Nutsedge (a.k.a. water grass) is a fast-growing weed that\u00a0thrives<\/em>\u00a0in warm, wet conditions\u2014like the ones we’ve had recently. It loves soggy, low-lying spots.<\/p>\n

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How do you treat it?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Only with\u00a0post-emergent<\/strong>\u00a0products once it’s up and growing. Our treatments will control what\u2019s currently visible, but nutsedge germinates in waves, so repeat applications are key.<\/p>\n

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Will it come back?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Likely, yes. Its seeds can stay dormant for\u00a0up to 10 years<\/strong>, waiting for the perfect combo of rain + heat + soft soil. It\u2019s persistent\u2014but so are we.<\/p>\n

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Can I do anything to help?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Absolutely! Improve drainage, avoid overwatering, and level out low spots in your lawn. Healthier soil = fewer invitations for nutsedge.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udca1\u00a0Bonus Tip:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Nutsedge grows faster than your lawn\u2014so if you’re mowing more often in just one area, that\u2019s a clue it\u2019s back!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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