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Identifying the Top 4 Most Hated Spring Weeds & How to Treat Them!

Written by Oasis Turf & Tree | Sep 11, 2026, 4:40:45 PM

As your lawn starts to green up in the spring, you might notice some unwanted guests popping up right along with it. 🌿

In this video, Vince Stevens, Licensed Lawn Technician, walks you through some of the most common spring weeds found in lawns and how to identify them quickly. 

Common Spring Weeds Covered:
🌸 Henbit – A winter annual with small purple flowers and square stems. It grows low to the ground and spreads quickly in early spring.
🌱 Hairy Bittercress – A fast-growing weed that produces tiny white flowers and explosive seed pods that can spread seeds across your lawn.
🌼 Lesser Celandine – A low-growing plant with shiny leaves and bright yellow flowers that thrives in moist areas and can be difficult to control.
🌼 Dandelion – A well-known broadleaf weed with yellow flowers and deep taproots, making it tough to fully remove without proper treatment.

We’ll also cover practical tips on how to treat and prevent these weeds so your lawn can stay thick, healthy, and weed-free as the season progresses.

🌱 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to identify common spring weeds
✅ Differences between popular lawn weeds
✅ When and how to control them
✅ Tips to prevent future weed growth