Crabgrass is a common weed in Oregon that can be a real nuisance for property owners. It's a summer annual weed that grows low to the ground and has long, finger-like leaves that resemble the legs of a crab, hence its name. It typically emerges in late spring or early summer when the soil temperature warms up. Crabgrass is a persistent weed that can quickly spread and take over your lawn if left unchecked. To effectively control this weed, you should invest in both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pre-emergent treatments will prevent crabgrass from sprouting, while post-emergent treatments will eliminate any existing growth on your lawn. To ensure the best results, you should hire professionals to apply these treatments.

What is crabgrass?

Crabgrass with a purple center on a lawn in Gresham, OR.

Crabgrass is a common weed that can be found on lawns throughout Oregon. It is a summer annual weed that germinates in the spring when soil temperatures warm up, typically emerging in late spring and throughout the summer. Crabgrass grows low to the ground and has long, coarse, light-green leaves that resemble the legs of a crab, hence its name.

It is a persistent and aggressive weed that can quickly spread and take over your lawn if left unchecked. It spreads through seeds, and a single plant can produce upwards of 150,000 seeds per growing season. Because of this, it proves difficult to control and requires prompt intervention to manage it effectively.

Crabgrass is an annual weed, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.

How can you control crabgrass on your lawn?

To effectively control crabgrass, you should invest in both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pre-emergent treatments are designed to prevent crabgrass from sprouting in the first place. These treatments are applied before the weed emerges, creating a barrier that prevents it from breaking through the soil. On the other hand, post-emergent weed control is used to eliminate any existing crabgrass on your lawn. These treatments are applied directly to the weed, killing it and preventing it from spreading.

Hire Professionals to Apply Weed Control Treatments & Keep Crabgrass off Your Lawn

While you could try to apply weed control treatments yourself to manage the crabgrass population on your lawn, it's best to hire professionals to do it for you. That's because professionals will have the knowledge and experience needed to apply the treatments correctly and at the right times. They will also have access to high-quality products that are effective at controlling crabgrass, as well as other troublesome weeds. By hiring experts, you can rest easy knowing that your lawn will be free of crabgrass and other weeds throughout the year.

Keep your lawn free of crabgrass and other weeds! Call us to sign up for our weed control service.

At J&C Lawn Care, we understand how frustrating it can be to deal with crabgrass and other weeds on your lawn. That's why we offer a weed control service to make these nutrient-stealing plants a problem of the past. Pre-emergent treatments are applied in the spring and fall to prevent newly germinated weeds from ever growing through the surface. Meanwhile, post-emergent weed control is available as needed to target any existing growth. That way, we combat weeds at both ends of their life cycle. What's more, this service also includes fertilization to support your lawn's healthy growth!

We offer our weed control service to residential and commercial property owners in Gresham, OR, and throughout the surrounding areas, including Happy Valley and Troutdale. We have been helping property owners keep their lawns weed-free since 2017, and we look forward to adding you to our list of satisfied clients next. Give us a call at (971) 284-2035 to sign up today!