What is Pre-emergent Crabgrass Control and Why is it important?

March in Pittsburgh means the weather is still chilly and your lawn may even still be covered in snow. While homeowners shiver in the cold weather, their mind is on warmer weather and is not likely focused on the health of their lawn.

At Superior Lawn Care, we’re excited about the warmer weather too! When the nicer weather rolls around, we begin working our clients on their 2019 lawn care program to get their lawn in top shape!

As we mentioned above, part of Step 1’s treatment is used to control crabgrass throughout the year. Crabgrass is a weed-like grass that will take every opportunity that it can to grow in your yard by the time we reach late spring, making it even more difficult to get rid of. This is why it is crucial to have your lawn treated for crabgrass before it can take over your lawn.

Crabgrass doesn’t need much soil or sunlight allowing it to grow just about anywhere. This includes the cracks in your walkways or driveways and the bare spots on your lawn. Crabgrass will typically grow in lawns that aren’t watered properly or fertilized correctly because it is very hardy. Once crabgrass has begun to grow in your lawn, it is tough to control, so it is essential to have your lawn treated in March or April to prevent the crabgrass from getting out of control.