Crabgrass Prevention for Holly Lawns

Crabgrass can be a major headache for homeowners in Holly, Michigan, but with the right prevention strategies, it’s possible to keep it at bay. The first step in crabgrass prevention is applying a pre-emergent herbicide in early spring, typically between late March and mid-May, when soil temperatures at a once inch depth is below 55°F. This lawn application will prevent the growth of crabgrass plants, ensuring your lawn stays healthy and weed-free.

In addition to applying a crabgrass preventer, maintaining a thick and healthy lawn is another important aspect of keeping crabgrass out of your yard. Regular mowing frequency, and at the correct height, and periodic fertilization will help your grass grow strong and crowd out weeds like crabgrass. Avoid cutting your grass too short, as taller grass shades the soil and prevents crabgrass, and many other weeds, from sprouting.

Watering deeply and infrequently also promotes a healthy lawn, while also discouraging the growth of crabgrass. Drought stress slows the growth of desirable lawn grasses, but doesn’t stop crabgrass plants.

Annual lawn aeration improves soil quality by allowing organic matter to move deeper into the soil profile. This will help grass roots to grow deeper and stronger and creates a less favorable environment for crabgrass and broadleaf weed growth.

By combining these proactive steps, homeowners in Holly can effectively prevent crabgrass from taking over the lawn and at the same time will help maintain a lush, green and weed free lawn throughout the year.

To get immediate pricing on a crabgrass preventer application call Owen Tree and Lawn Care today at 800-724-6680. We also offer lawn fertilization, core aerification, broadleaf weed control, overseeding and fungicide treatments.