How Do You Kill Crabgrass In Lawns In The Summer?
Watching crabgrass shove aside your yard’s Kentucky Bluegrass is a summertime irritant. One crabgrass plant has the capability of spreading thousands of seeds, so nipping it quickly is essential to creating a lawn that will win you compliments. Fortunately, with a little time and effort, it’s not hard to snuff out crabgrass in lawns in the summer. Apply an inexpensive, post-emergent herbicide to kill crabgrass in the summer. Monitor the weather for any signs of rain. Dump a bag of post-emergent herbicide in a lawn spreader. Apply to lawn on a wind-free, sunny day when temperatures are expected to reach between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect to spend the same amount of time as you would mowing the yard. Apply herbicide in the morning after the dew has evaporated, but be sure soil is moist for best results. In drought conditions, water your yard 2 days after applying post-emergent herbicide. Watch for any newly germinated crabgrass during the week after applying post-emergent herbi
