Crabgrass is a common weed that plagues lawns in Ohio. It is a summer annual weed that grows low to the ground and has coarse, light green leaves that resemble crab legs. This weed can be a nuisance for property owners because it can spread quickly and take over a lawn if left unchecked. Fortunately, there are ways to keep crabgrass off your lawn. Pre-emergent weed control treatments can help prevent crabgrass from sprouting in the first place, while post-emergent treatments eliminate any existing growth. To ensure these treatments are applied correctly and at the right times, it's best to hire professionals to do this.

What is crabgrass?

Large crabgrass weed in Delaware, OH, surrounded by brown grass.

Crabgrass is a summer annual grassy weed common on lawns in Ohio. As temperatures warm up in the spring, it provides ideal conditions for this weed to germinate. By summer, it rears its ugly head amidst your grass. This weed has a distinctive appearance, with its coarse, light green leaves that resemble crab legs, hence the name. Crabgrass grows low to the ground and aggressively outcompetes desirable grass for nutrients and resources. It can also produce thousands of seeds, allowing it to quickly spread across your lawn.

How do you deal with crabgrass?

Crabgrass is a persistent weed that can be difficult to control once it has established itself on your lawn. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with this pesky weed. One of the best ways to keep crabgrass off your lawn is by using pre-emergent weed control treatments. These treatments work by creating a barrier in the soil that prevents newly germinated crabgrass seeds from reaching the surface. By applying pre-emergent weed control treatments before crabgrass seeds have a chance to sprout, you can keep them from ever becoming a problem on your lawn.

If crabgrass has already sprouted on your lawn, don't worry! You can still eliminate it by using post-emergent weed control treatments. These treatments are designed to target existing weeds and eliminate them from your lawn. By applying post-emergent weed control treatments directly to crabgrass, you can kill it off and prevent it from spreading further.

Pre-emergent weed control should be applied twice in the spring, while post-emergent treatments can be used whenever you spot crabgrass on your lawn.

Hire professionals to deal with crabgrass on your lawn.

While there are DIY weed control products available, it's best to hire professionals to deal with crabgrass. That's because professionals have the knowledge and experience needed to administer their treatments correctly to ensure this pesky weed doesn't overrun your lawn. They also know when to apply pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments to ensure optimal results. Additionally, professionals use high-quality products that are more effective than store-bought options. By hiring professionals to deal with crabgrass, you can rest assured knowing that your lawn will be free of this pesky weed.

Call us today to enroll in our weed control service!

If you want to keep crabgrass and other troublesome weeds off your lawn, look no further than our weed control service at Hoffmans Lawn & Fertilization! With this service, you can expect six visits from early spring until late fall to apply both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pre-emergents are administered twice in the spring to get ahead of when weeds germinate, while post-emergent treatments are utilized throughout the growing season to stay on top of the existing population. What's more, this service also includes fertilization treatments to provide your lawn with the nutrients it needs to thrive.

Residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Delaware, OH, and surrounding areas, such as Lewis Center and Powell, can take advantage of our weed control service. Call us today at (740) 318-5296 to enroll!