When it comes to lawns, all grasses are not created equal. Professional weed control services are vital for managing stubborn grasses such as dallisgrass and other invasive weeds. Dallisgrass in North Texas lawns is a serious problem, and this troubling weed pops up in gardens and lawns all across our state, causing headaches for thousands of people.
Signs Your Lawn Is Being Taken Over by Dallisgrass
Dallisgrass has a coarse texture and grows in a circular clump. When left to its own devices, the dallisgrass clump gets larger and larger. Often, more than one clump at a time will make an appearance. As each of the clumps gets larger, they can merge together to form a large clump that’s really hard to get rid of. And sometimes when individual clumps continue to grow, the center will die, with another type of weed appearing within this spot!
Dallisgrass roots are shallow, and they do particularly well in clay or sandy soils. Plus, nitrogen fertilizer can actually give weeds like this a real boost. Accordingly, people who fertilize a lawn that contains dallisgrass are likely to find that the weed’s growth far outstrips that of their turf. The result here is some ugly tufts in the midst of an otherwise smooth lawn.
Effective Lawn Care Strategies to Combat Dallisgrass
One of the best ways to manage dallisgrass is with good lawn management techniques. Healthy, dense grass that gets plenty of water and the right fertilization, along with proper mowing, is better able to fight off an infestation of dallisgrass. Any bare spots in the lawn need to be seeded with grass as soon as possible to keep unwanted dallisgrass seeds out of the turf. Keeping lawn weeds under control is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent dallisgrass from spreading and keep your yard healthy.
A pre-emergent herbicide is also helpful for controlling dallisgrass. This perennial weed drops hundreds of seeds every year, making for an ongoing problem for many seasons. A pre-emergent herbicide that is effective against crabgrass usually works well for this weed too. If the dallisgrass is already well-established, then a post-emergent herbicide may be the answer. Once again, a herbicide that works on crabgrass can also be effective on dallisgrass.
Another way to get rid of the problem is through hand-pulling the weeds. The area can be reseeded with grass to reduce the likelihood of weeds returning. If you think that unsightly tufts of dallisgrass are invading your beautiful lawn, then contact Green Top Lawn Care. We specialize in how to control dallisgrass and other types of lawn weeds throughout Euless, Bedford, Grapevine and elsewhere throughout North Texas. You don’t have to live with grassy weeds like this.
Say Goodbye to Dallisgrass and Hello to a Beautiful Lawn
Don’t let dallisgrass take over your lawn. The team of professional lawn care experts at Green Top Lawn Care specializes in weed control, and has the knowledge and skill needed to tackle stubborn dallisgrass. Ready to enjoy a lush, weed-free lawn? Call (817) 684-4044 and request a free dallisgrass control quote.
