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More Common Weeds From "Grow It & Mow It" episode DMOW-103

Weeds will grow and ruin the look of your well-manicured lawn. Get rid of those weeds!

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Testing Bag

Soil Test

• Take samples from all sections of your yard using a trowel.

• Mix the samples together.

• Put the mixed soil into a bag and send off to extension office for examination.

Crabgrass

Getting Rid of Common Weeds

Crabgrass

• Shows up early spring.

• Fertilize early in spring to prevent it from getting out of control.

• If it’s already sprouted, a good post-emergence grassy weed killer should take care of it.

Clover

Clover

• It’s a broadleaf perennial and very aggressive.

• Use post-emergence weed killer to get rid of it.

• Apply weed killer in spring and fall.

• Once you get rid of it, it’s not likely to return in large amounts.

Dandelion

Dandelion

• Deep roots.

• Use a dandelion tool to remove.

• If you have a lot of them in your yard, use a selective post-emergence broadleaf herbicide.

Annual Bluegrass

Annual Bluegrass

• Common weed that pops up where there is poor drainage.

• Pre-emergent herbicides kill the annual strain of the weed.

• You have to pull out the perennial kind.

Henbit

Henbit

• Winter annual with little purple flowers.

• Likes rich soil.

• Use a selective post-emergence herbicide in spring to kill it.