Crabgrass Control

Metro Orlando FL | Kissimmee - Sanford - Leesburg

Crabgrass is an aggressive, fast-growing weed, and can be a serious concern for any lawn owner. Crabgrass grows horizontally, thickening and covering grass blades as it continues to spread. It is incredibly difficult to control this weed, and most lawn care companies do not cover crabgrass. Heron Home & Outdoor apply pre-emergents to slow the growth.

Control Florida Crabgrass as Soon as Possible

Crabgrass grows 8 times faster than St. Augustine turf. That fact alone is astounding! This means that despite the health of your lawn if you were to let crabgrass grow for even a week, your lawn could face disastrous effects.

Crabgrass seeds can also remain dormant in the soil for years. If they ever receive the right conditions and temperature, these dormant seeds will sprout and spread within days. A single crabgrass plant can produce up to 150,000 seeds!

DIY Crabgrass Prevention

Crabgrass loves sunlight, warmth, and shallow pools of water. Florida provides the perfect conditions for this weed to grow! If you’re looking to prevent crabgrass, we have some tips and tricks for you to minimize the chances of crabgrass proliferating:

• Water your lawn more deeply, but less frequently.
• Mow your lawn properly. The optimal mowing height for St. Augustine is 3.5 to 4″; Zoysia is 1 and 2″.
• Don’t leave bare areas of lawn.
• Fertilize properly.

By taking all of these preventative steps, you may be able to stop crabgrass before it starts. A healthy lawn is the best prevention method! If your lawn is covered in crabgrass, you’re going to need professional help.