At this time of year, many homeowners are asking about crabgrass control and basic lawn care. Is it too late to apply crabgrass preventer? When should I fertilize? How often should I be irrigating?

I saw a couple of lawns with a lot of crabgrass last summer. Generally, crabgrass thrives in lawns that are cut short and in drier areas near pavement. Fortunately, crabgrass has not been an issue in ...

Which crabgrass killers are best? Crabgrass is an insidious little weed. It can take years to be fully rid of it once it’s rooted itself deep in your yard. It’s difficult to notice, as it likely looks ...

Plenty of gardeners ignore crabgrass despite its minor perks, such as providing a home for wildlife and acting as a quick fix for bare ground. But this pesky invader's lightning-fast spread and ...

In the quest for a neat, well-manicured lawn, weeds are one of the most frustrating foes. But few weeds strike fear into the hearts of homeowners quite like crabgrass (Digitaria spp.) It can grow in ...