How to get rid of Crabgrass

Crabgrass is the ultimate bane of anyone who prides themselves on a bright green, beautiful lawn. No matter how well you take care of your lawn, at some point you'll deal with crabgrass. Many people turn to chemicals, but chemicals can be hazardous to children and pets. Fortunately, you can eliminate crabgrass with a few natural methods.

Instructions

1. Water your lawn frequently, but lightly. A lawn which gets too dry or is water logged is susceptible to crabgrass. The main reason to do this, however, is that a damp lawn makes it easier to eliminate existing crabgrass.

2. Take a walk around your lawn after you have watered. Walk the entire yard and look for crabgrass. When you see some, pull it up immediately. It's a good idea to do this once a week because crabgrass grows very quickly and a small sprig can turn into a large patch quickly if it's allowed to grow.

3. Remove the entire root. When you eliminate the crabgrass be sure to get all of the root because crabgrass can quickly regenerate if any of its root is left in the soil. Instead of pulling on the root, dig it out with a garden spade so the root does not break.

4. Fill in bare spots. Bare spots get created when you pull up crabgrass, but they also occur when grass dies or other weeds invade your lawn. Whatever the reason for bare spots, either mulch them or plant grass seed as soon as you notice them because crabgrass is more likely to spread to the bare spot than your grass.

5. Be realistic. You'll never completely get rid of crabgrass. Do your best to eliminate it when you see it and learn to live with a little in your lawn. As long as you keep it under control, a little crabgrass is not very noticeable and does not detract from the overall appearance of your lawn.