7 Common Weeds Found in Texas Lawns

Weed growth in a flowerbed quickly becomes a problem because it detracts from the beauty of your garden. While weeds in your lawn may not be as noticeable, they still pose a danger. Any weed growth will require the same moisture and nutrients that your grass needs to thrive. By taking steps to remove these common Texas weeds, you’ll promote better grass growth.

This weed grows flat in compacted soil, and its blades usually have a dull, light green color. Crabgrass thrives in hot, arid temperatures and usually crops up in sunny spots on poorly maintained lawns. It spreads by reseeding itself, leading to bare patches and poor grass growth. Herbicides can both prevent crabgrass growth and treat patches before they seed.

Look for goosegrass in the spring and summer months. It grows in thick, flat mats, but the broad leaves are light green with white centers. This weed usually won’t grow taller than six inches, but it spreads fast. The rough matting makes these weeds difficult to remove. Use herbicides to prevent and treat goosegrass growth. For small patches, pulling the weeds up by their roots is effective.

Prairie Spiderwort

It’s easy to mistake this weed for a flower, and many property owners deliberately plant it in their gardens. It has attractive purple, blue, and pink flowers. Prairie spiderwort is a problem because it seeds quickly and can overtake a lawn or garden in a short time.

Remove these weeds by digging them up and completely removing the stems and roots. Herbicides that contain triclopyr or glyphosate are also effective in removing these weeds.

People often miss this weed because it closely resembles the color of healthy grass. Its rhizomes grow underground tubers that help the plant to spread, making it a challenge to control. It can quickly overtake a healthy lawn. The best way to get rid of nutsedge without harming healthy grass is by using a herbicide with halosulfuron.

The sandbur weed grows from summer through fall in dry, sandy soil. It thrives in well-drained soil and areas with full sunlight. Its spiky seedheads grow sharp burs that attach themselves to the skin or clothing. Good lawn care practices are essential in keeping this weed from growing. You can also use herbicides to prevent and treat sandbur growth.

While clover has bright green leaves, its pink or white flowers are usually more noticeable. Cover patches grow in thick mats, and they spread rapidly. Without proper control, this weed can overtake an entire lawn. There are several methods for removing clover. Pull the weeds by hand or use a broadleaf herbicide. Vinegar solutions and chelated iron products are also effective.

Texas property owners should look for the white chickweed flowers from winter through spring. This weed also has distinctive, round leaves that are bright green in color. The plant grows up to six inches in height. In addition toregular mowing, herbicides can help prevent chickweed. Remove it by hand or use post-emergent herbicides.

Year-Round Weeding Will Keep Your Lawn Healthy and Beautiful

It’s easy to assume that weeds will stop growing in the winter, but that’s not always the case. Many types of weeds are especially resilient against colder temperatures. By weeding your lawn and using the right herbicides all year long, you’ll keep this problem from affecting your lawn’s health. Consistent weeding leads to a greener and healthier spring lawn.

If you need help with weeds in your Central Texas lawn,contact Grass Works Lawn Careto learn more about ourresidential landscaping & lawn care services.

Ferris MyCueis the founder and owner of Grass Works Lawn Care, LLC located in Leander, TX. As a former firefighter who maintained yards on his days off, he saw a need for a dependable, local maintenance company that knew the hill country climate and could deliver quality landscaping services for a reasonable price. Since 2007 he has used his leadership to grow the company into one of the top landscape maintenance companies in Austin and surrounding areas offering landscape maintenance, design, and irrigation services to bothresidentialandcommercialclients. Ferris is also a member of the Seasonal Employment Alliance (SEA) and an active participant in advocacy efforts to help promote cap relief.

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