How Do You Identify Annual Bluegrass Weed?
If you have looked out at your lawn in spring and noticed patches of white there is a good chance annual bluegrass has infested your turf grass. This tough, grass-like weed is extremely common in North American yards and can be difficult to eliminate. The first step is to know your enemy. Here are some hints on how to identify this turf grass troubler. Determine that the grass is a weed. The definition of a weed is considered to be any undesirable plant in your lawn or garden. It may or may not be unattractive. Annual bluegrass is fast growing and will be quickly noticed above the desirable turf grass in as little as 2 days after mowing. Annual bluegrass forms a dense mat in ornamental beds. Annual bluegrass is a weed and once established, spreads rapidly because of its constant seed production. Note the location. Annual bluegrass can infest wet, poorly drained compacted soil. Garden pathways are often a prime location for annual bluegrass. It is a cool weather grass and turns pale gre