Crabgrass, dandelion, clover, nutsedge, chickweed and more: how to tell them apart and what controls each.
Weeds fall into a few groups, and the group decides the control. Grassy weeds such as crabgrass and goosegrass look like turf and need specific products. Broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, clover, plantain and chickweed have wide leaves and respond to selective herbicides. Sedges such as nutsedge look like grass but need yet another product. Summer annuals sprout each spring from seed, winter annuals sprout in fall, and perennials return from roots year after year.
Knowing the weed tells you when to act. Pre-emergent barriers stop annual seeds before they sprout, while post-emergent products treat what is already growing. The most durable weed control, though, is thick turf: proper mowing height, feeding, overseeding and watering leave little room for weeds to start. We identify what you have, match the control and fix the conditions that let weeds in, so they are less likely to return next year.
Crabgrass, goosegrass.
Dandelion, clover.
Nutsedge likes wet soil.
Timing differs.
Prevents sprouting.
Best long-term control.
Spring Lawn FertilizationAn early spring feeding that wakes up the lawn, supports a healthy green-up and pairs with weed prevention.Explore 
Pre-Emergent Weed ControlA timed barrier applied before weed seeds sprout, to stop crabgrass and other summer weeds before they start.Explore 
Post-Emergent Weed ControlTargeted treatments for weeds that are already growing in your lawn, matched to the weed and the turf.Explore 
Crabgrass ControlA two-part plan to stop crabgrass before it sprouts and clean up what escapes, so thin spots do…Explore 
Broadleaf Weed ControlSelective treatment for dandelions, clover, chickweed, plantain and other broadleaf weeds, without harming the grass.Explore 
Nutsedge and Grassy Weed ControlSpecialized control for yellow nutsedge, wild garlic, goosegrass and other tough weeds that ordinary treatments miss.Explore 
Grub ControlPreventive and curative grub treatment to protect your turf from white grubs that feed on roots and ruin…Explore 
Fire Ant ControlMound treatment and broadcast baiting to reduce fire ants in lawns, play areas and beds, with a plan…Explore Take the quiz, check your lawn or ballpark a budget.
Which Lawn Service Do I Need? QuizAnswer five questions about your lawn, your goals and your budget to see which lawn services to start with.Try it 
Lawn Condition Checker: Treat or Renovate?Tick what you see in your lawn and get a priority list and a plain recommendation: care, treat, renew or renovate.Try it 
Lawn Care Budget PlannerPick a service, set the lawn size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for your lawn care.Try it Pre-emergent prevents seeds from sprouting. Post-emergent treats weeds that are already growing.
New seed, thin turf and compaction let them return. Thick grass is the best defense.
No. Different weeds need different products, which is why identification matters.
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