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The best control for bentgrass is to remove the patches. Small amounts of bentgrass can be gradually reduced. Reduction may take a few seasons. In the spring when the bentgrass patches are weak and brown, you should rake and remove the patches. Seed or sod can then be placed in the raked areas. Bentgrass does spread quickly, so it is important to watch for any new patches appearing and repeat the raking and seeding or sodding.
Once the bentgrass has been controlled, the following steps will help in preventing it in the future:
The main purpose of these recommendations is to encourage the desirable turf grass to be thick and healthy as this is the best prevention from bentgrass being able to establish in the lawn. Patience and diligence are essential ingredients in this procedure.
The main purpose of these recommendations is to encourage the desirable turf grass to be thick and healthy as this is the best prevention from bentgrass being able to establish in the lawn. Patience and diligence are essential ingredients in this procedure.
Crabgrass management requires reducing the number of crabgrass plants paired with strengthening the lawn. Following good cultural practices such as proper mowing and overseeding can help reduce the occurrence and spread of this undesirable weedy grass. Treatment options for crabgrass will vary by province and location. If you suspect you have crabgrass, contact your local Weed Man Professional for next steps and recommendations.
Crabgrass favours sandy sunny locations in a weakened condition. Areas left thin due to insect damage and areas along sidewalks and driveways are prime targets for crabgrass attack. Customers often edge the sidewalk and driveway edges too severely and leave areas of soil exposed to the sun which allows the crabgrass seeds to germinate. Since the desirable turf grass has been removed there is no competition and crabgrass is allowed to thrive.
If you have any areas bare or thin due to insect damage or other problems you should top dress these areas in the fall. This will give the seed a chance to germinate and establish itself before the crabgrass seeds are able to germinate the following spring. The longer bare areas are left before they are repaired, the stronger the chance undesirable grasses such as crabgrass or quackgrass will be given a chance to invade.
A strong, healthy, properly fertilized, mowed and watered lawn provides the strongest defense against crabgrass. Thick, lush healthy lawns allow few open sites for crabgrass to establish. Remember crabgrass grows from seed every year in weakened stressed areas.
The best way to control moss is to correct the underlying problem. These steps may include one or more of the following:
If these changes do not rectify the problem, your Weed Man Professional may apply a moss treatment in the spring or fall. Once the moss turns black, it must be raked up and the bare areas should be top dressed and over seeded. (The moss control application may only be available in coastal regions.) Please contact your local Weed Man Professional for further information.
