Crabgrass, or Digitaria, is a headache for homeowners across the country. The weed, which is low to the ground and has many “legs” like a crab, is found in just about every type of turf and ...

Crabgrass seeds begin to germinate once soil reaches a certain temperature in mid-spring. Targeted action after crabgrass appears is important. Build a healthy lawn to prevent crabgrass. Chances are, ...

Crabgrass is probably one of the most hated weeds around Indiana. It is a summer annual weed that germinates when soil temperatures are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a grass weed that emerges ...

Chances are, if you have a lawn, you have crabgrass! This fast-growing weed thrives despite heat, humidity, or drought conditions. “It’s a prolific seed producer,” says Clint Waltz, PhD, turfgrass ...

It sounds from your description like you have a crabgrass infestation. This summer, I have seen a lot of crabgrass in home lawns. The crabgrass in one friend’s lawn choked out most of the bluegrass ...

Crabgrass is a common lawn and garden weed best controlled in the spring. Proper timing is essential for effective control of crabgrass, and products applied too early or too late in the season are ...

There’s nothing worse than installing a beautiful lawn only to see random weeds popping up a few months later. Even those with the best maintenance routine for their lawns can find themselves falling ...

Crabgrass is probably one of the most hated weeds around Indiana. It is a summer annual weed that germinates when soil temperatures are around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a grass weed that emerges ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension Educator for Agriculture & Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening questions submitted by Dispatch readers.