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How can I control crabgrass?

Last Updated: June 28, 2010

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These perennial weeds can only be killed with a non-selective herbicide such as glyphosate. These herbicides will also kill the grass, but the dead patches can be sodded or seeded to re-establish the lawn.

For more information please see PlantTalk script 1513, Crabgrass.

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