02/02/2025
Which Spring Weeds Do Pre-Emergent Herbicides Control?
As a homeowner, you are likely aware of several different weeds that appear in your yard each spring. Some of the most common weeds that quickly take over lawns include crabgrass, plantain, goosegrass, dandelions and lespedeza. Whether your lawn is battling vining plants or broadleaf weeds and grasses, a pre-emergent herbicide is an effective method for controlling spring weeds in your lawn. From crabgrass and quackgrass to dollarweed and common lespedeza, you can be sure a pre-emergent herbicide will keep your lawn weed-free throughout the spring and summer.
When to Apply a Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the Spring
Pre-emergent herbicides should be applied to lawns at least twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. When applying a pre-emergent in the spring, be sure to apply before the ground temperature reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on the climate you live in, applications could take place in early March and then again in September.
