Crabgrass everywhere

sushimimi – posted 18 March 2005 10:33

I’m taking over a home where there has been crab grass growing in the yard for 20 years easily, so basically, it is all crabgrass.. ugly, unsightly and well-established. The yard is probably 30’x20′.

Is it possible to get rid of it at a minimal expense? And if so, how?? Or should I just give up?? Also, gophers cause holes occasionally.

Thanks!

ted – posted 18 March 2005 18:10

like to know where you’re located-and some pics- having some difficulty seeing too much crabgrass just yet for most of the country.

Alex_in_FL – posted 04 April 2005 21:31

It may be too late for this but you can eliminate crabgrass easily. Crabgrass dies in the winter and regrows from seeds. Therefore to eliminate crabgrass you need to put out a pre-emergent to control the seeds.

I moved in the late summer/fall and the yard I took over was weed covered. Crabgrass everywhere. I put out a pre-emergent and so far have almost zero crabgrass this year.

PS – as Ted says, it helps to know where you live and what kind of grass you have if you want best/most helpful responses.

good luck.