☀️ As the summer heats up, we may notice some common summer weeds popping up in our lawns.
This week, Vince Stevens, walks us through some of these weeds, how to identify them, and the best ways to treat them! You’ll learn how to recognize each weed and understand why they appear during hot weather conditions, along with long-term strategies to keep them from coming back.
The 4 Most Hated Weeds:
✅ Spurge: A low-growing, mat-forming weed with small oval leaves that spreads quickly in thin or stressed turf, especially in hot weather.
✅ White Clover: A creeping perennial weed with three-leaf clusters and small white flower heads, often found in low-nitrogen or compacted soils.
✅ Crabgrass: A fast-growing annual grassy weed that thrives in heat and bare soil areas, spreading outward in a star-like pattern.
✅ Nutsedge: A tough, fast-spreading weed that looks like grass but has a thicker stem and grows faster than surrounding turf, often in wet or poorly drained areas.
While post-emergent treatments can help manage active weeds, the best long-term control comes from improving turf density and lawn health. Practices like Aeration and Overseeding help fill in thin areas of the lawn, making it harder for weeds to establish and spread.
At Oasis Turf & Tree, we focus on building a thicker, healthier lawn through seasonal programs that strengthen turf from the root zone up. A dense lawn naturally crowds out weeds like crabgrass, spurge, clover, and nutsedge over time.
If you're struggling with persistent summer weeds, choosing a professional lawn care program with aeration, overseeding, and targeted weed control treatments is the most effective way to restore and protect your lawn.
