How to Prevent Crabgrass in Bermuda Grass Lawns
Crabgrass is an evasive weed that can grow in a Bermuda grass lawn. It is a prolific weed and its seeds can germinate throughout the growing season with the right conditions. One plant can grow to about 12 inches in diameter and can eventually take over the lawn. After the patch of crabgrass dies in the fall, it leaves behind a dirt patch rich in crabgrass seeds that can repopulate the area with crabgrass the next growing season. Instead of fighting with an invasion of crabgrass, take measures to prevent the growth of crabgrass in Bermuda grass lawns. Does this Spark an idea?
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Work to keep your Bermuda grass lawn healthy. A healthy lawn is a poor host for crabgrass.
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Apply an annual chemical treatment to the Bermuda grass lawn to kill crabgrass seedlings before they sprout. This is called a pre-emergent treatment, and the chemical compound can be purchased in the gardening section of a home improvement store. For the best results apply when the soil temperature is still below 60 degrees and follow the package instructions on the pre-emergent treatment you choose.
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Set your lawn mower on a high setting during the crabgrass season in your area. Crabgrass seeds need sunshine to grow. If the blades of grass block the sun, the seeds will not be able to germinate.
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