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 ...

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, ...

ARDMORE, Okla. — Just because R.L. Dalrymple retired at the end of 1999 as an agronomist after 36 years at the Noble Foundation it does not mean he has lost his zest to develop a better crabgrass.

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 ...

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 ...

If you're a homeowner who loves a well-manicured lawn, you might be familiar with battling crabgrass. Once these low-growing weeds are established, they can release thousands of seeds per season, ...

I had some construction done 2 years ago that tore up my yard. I graded and reseeded in the spring, but in the summer and the following year, crabgrass engulfed the area. My question is, do I overseed ...

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 ...

There’s a lot more to lawn care than just mowing your lawn—especially when surprise intruders like crabgrass show up. If you’ve ever looked out at your yard in the middle of the summer and noticed a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Crabgrass—the unruly rebel of your lawn, thriving where it’s not invited and making your yard look a real ...