There are a lot of people who do not care about the crab grass that takes over their lawn. If you are one of these people, you will want to know how to get rid of this annual weed. It is important to note that this will not happen instantly and the results will take time. Most people will only see real results in the next year.

The first step in getting rid of crab grass will be to control the formation and spread of seeds. This will reduce the crab grass you see in the future. To do this, you need to rake the crab grass before you mow the lawn. When raking, you need to ensure that the seed branches are standing above the grass line.

This can be a very tedious job, but you will be eliminating 2 to 3 times as many seeds as you would with regular mowing. This is due to the fact that a lot of the seed stalks will hide from your mower. After you have raked the grass, you need to mow it as soon as possible.

If you have a mulching mower, you need to reconsider using it because this will simply distribute the seeds into your lawn. You should collect the clippings instead and recycle it through your local waste collection. You should only place the clippings in a compost pile if you actively work the pile to kill the seeds.

Once you have taken care of as many seed stalks as possible, you need to kill the crab grass. The problem is that the fastest method to do this will also kill the rest of your lawn and that is not what most people want. However, if this is not a problem, you can use a chemical crab grass killer.

There are many lawns that can tolerate a chemical spray which has been designed for crab brass. However, not all varieties are safe and yours might not be. Of course, before you use any chemical killers, you need to carefully read the label and only use it as instructed.

There are many people who turn to weed killers to tackle their crab grass. The problem with these products is that they will generally kill any plant that they come into contact with. This means that the rest of your lawn will not be safe and you have to be careful around flower beds. If you are going to use chemicals, it is recommended that you use a crab grass killer as they are more selective than general weed killers.

If you want to avoid chemicals in your garden, you can always slice into the roots of the crab grass. Once you have done this, you can pull the weed up and discard it. This might not seem like a lot of fun, but it can be one of the best ways to eradicate these weeds.

If you have chosen a chemical solution to kill the plants, you will need to get rid of the dead plants. Getting rid of them is just as important as killing them. When you remove the plants, you will give your lawn more time to recover from the damage the weed has done.

It is recommended that you place the dead plants in your local yard waste. Do not place them in other areas or in your compost because they are full of chemicals. You should also look at keeping them away from animals.