Large crabgrass can grow up to 3 feet tall with leaves that are 1-6 inches long. Crabgrass has a hairy ligule (the collar ...

A: In most cases, herbicide application should not be considered as a first option for weed control. Hand weeding, hoeing and mulching are tedious but effective methods of weed control. Sometimes, ...

Pre-emergents are best applied in early spring before crabgrass seeds have a chance to sprout—timing is everything. Look for a window when soil temperatures reach about 55°F for several days in ...

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Pre-emergent herbicides can be effective against difficult-to-control weeds like oxalis and crabgrass. Unfortunately, they must be reapplied to remain effective.