Help with (I think) weed care, crabgrass? Photos Attached

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nutshellml
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Help with (I think) weed care, crabgrass? Photos Attached

Post by nutshellml » June 20th, 2017, 8:09 pm

Hi all.. I'm from Northern New Jersey. I have a medium sized yard and have been trying to get it in shape since we bought the house last year. I started w/ Scotts Step One crabgrass preventer, and a few weeks ago put down the Step Two.

I have this weed or not sure what it is and it seems to be spreading. Any thoughts on best way to kill/remove/stop the spreading? See attached photos.

Thanks for any advice!
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Re: Help with (I think) weed care, crabgrass? Photos Attached

Post by andy10917 » June 20th, 2017, 8:16 pm

That's Crabgrass. It ain't spreading - each one of those plants germinated and took over it's exact spot.

When did you put down the crabgrass preventer? It's clear it either wasn't at the right time, the right rate or both.

Also, be careful about nonspecific terms like "medium-sized yard" - to some people 2000 sq ft is medium and to others am acre is medium-sized. How many sq ft?

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Re: Help with (I think) weed care, crabgrass? Photos Attached

Post by nutshellml » June 20th, 2017, 9:08 pm

Damn, I thought I could prevent it this year. I have about 5000sq of lawn. I put down the crabgrass preventer April 20th.

That said, best product/way to get rid of it?

Thanks

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Re: Help with (I think) weed care, crabgrass? Photos Attached

Post by andy10917 » June 20th, 2017, 9:11 pm

Something with a reasonable amount of Quinclorac.

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Re: Help with (I think) weed care, crabgrass? Photos Attached

Post by nutshellml » June 20th, 2017, 9:42 pm

Got it.. Thank you!

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