How Do You Get Rid Of Crabgrass On The Lawn?
Crabgrass represents one of summertime’s true scourges for lawn enthusiasts. Beginning about mid-May, the weeds can start sprouting in your yard and within days can begin stealing nutrients from your grass. The best approach to eliminate crabgrass inexpensively involves applying pre-emergent weed killer right after the last frost to kill seeds before they sprout. During your lawn’s growing season, provide about an inch of water per week and apply grass seed in six-week intervals to encourage lush growth, which is an organic method to keeping crabgrass at bay. Estimate the approximate area of your lawn and match that square footage with the appropriate size of bag of pre-emergent herbicide. Inspect the bag closely to determine coverage limits. Wait for a calm sunny day with temperatures between 60 and 90 degrees before applying herbicide. Put on work gloves to avoid any contact between the herbicide and your skin. Place your lawn spreader on a concrete surface, where spills can easily b