Crabgrass is a notorious weed that loves to invade lawns in Florida. It's a summer annual weed that can quickly take over your lawn if left unchecked. Crabgrass has flat, wide leaves that are light green in color and a coarse texture. It grows low to the ground and spreads out in a circular pattern, forming dense mats. To effectively deal with crabgrass, it's best to use a combination of pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pre-emergent treatments help prevent crabgrass seeds from sprouting, while post-emergent treatments target and eliminate existing weeds. However, hiring professionals to apply these treatments is the best way to ensure they are applied correctly and at the right time, providing the best results for your lawn.

What does crabgrass look like?

Crabgrass weed with a purple center on a lawn in Florida.

Crabgrass is a common weed that can quickly take over your lawn if left unchecked. It's a summer annual weed that grows in clumps and spreads out in a circular pattern. Crabgrass has flat, wide leaves that are light green in color and have a coarse texture. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stem and are hairless. The stems of crabgrass are also flat and can grow up to 3 feet long. The plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers that are green or purple in color.

How to deal with crabgrass?

Dealing with crabgrass can be challenging, but there are several methods you can use to control it. One of the most effective ways to control crabgrass is to use pre-emergent weed control. Pre-emergent weed control is a type of herbicide that is applied to your lawn before crabgrass seeds germinate. The herbicide creates a barrier in the soil that prevents the crabgrass seeds from sprouting. This method is most effective when applied in early spring before the crabgrass seeds begin to germinate.

Another method for controlling crabgrass is to use post-emergent weed control. Post-emergent weed control is a type of herbicide that is applied to your lawn after the crabgrass has already sprouted. The herbicide targets the existing crabgrass and kills it.

Hire professionals to ensure the weed control treatments are applied correctly and at the right time.

While pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments can be effective for controlling crabgrass, it's important to ensure that the treatments are applied correctly and at the right time. Hiring professionals to apply these treatments is the best way to ensure that this happens. Professionals have the knowledge and experience to determine the best time to apply the treatments and ensure that they are applied evenly and at the correct rate. This will help to ensure that the treatments are effective and provide the best results for your lawn.

Professionals will use high-quality herbicides that are specifically designed to target crabgrass and other common weeds found in Florida.

Call us today to schedule our weed control service and keep your lawn free of crabgrass and other weeds!

If you're looking for a way to keep your lawn free of crabgrass and other common weeds, you've come to the right place. At Leafy Landscapes, we offer a weed control service that includes both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments. Our team of professionals will apply these treatments at the right time to ensure that they are effective and provide the best results for your lawn. This service also includes fertilization treatments to provide your lawn with the nutrients it needs to thrive. This service is only available if you're enrolled in our lawn mowing service.

We offer our services to homeowners in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and surrounding areas like Port Orange and Ponce Inlet. Give us a call today at (386) 492-8862 to schedule our weed control service and keep your lawn looking its best!