Most of us know what crabgrass looks like when it becomes a problem in turf, but this is when it is most difficult to eliminate. Not to mention the fact that by now, most homeowners are just upset that it's in their lawns when they paid for crabgrass control in the first place.
The attached picture shows what crabgrass looks like when it is small. One of the best products for controlling crabgrass at this stage or up to the 5-leaf stage (or about the time it first becomes casually visible) is Dimension. Dimension works as both a pre-emergent and an early post-emergent on crabgrass; that is to say it will kill crabgrass in these early growth stages. Even better, you can get Dimension in combination with Confront Broadleaf Herbicide that also kills dandelions, clover, plantain and many other broadleaf weeds. Better yet, it comes with fertilizer, too. But wait, it gets even better - Confront + Dimension plus fertilizer is labeled for application to new lawn seeding just two weeks after germination. This is a home run! Controls almost all weeds on a new lawn seeding when your new grass is about a half inch high!
The following is copied from the label:
Newly Seeded Areas: When establishing a new lawn of Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and/or tall fescue, this product may be applied 2 weeks after the first sign of grass germination. For other turfgrass varieties, wait until the grass is well established (3 mowings) before applying this product.
Other products for post emergent crabgrass control besides the 19-0-6 with Confront and Dimension are Q-4 and Acclaim. Give us a call with any questions!
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