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That Grass Growing In Your Yard Might Be A Weed. Here's How To Tell
By A. R. HOPKINS
Identifying common lawn weeds like dandelions is quite easy, but some weed species, like crabgrass and carpetgrass, resemble the green grass in your yard and are tough to identify.
When checking for grassy weeds, focus on small details like vibrancy and glossiness. During inspection, check for patches with large clumps that differ from the
grass blades.
Grassy weeds tend to be a brighter shade of green and often have taller or wider blades. If you hold the blades up in natural light, you will notice they have a dull, matte finish.
If your lawn has grassy weeds, apply a grass-selective herbicide from your local store or Amazon. For stubborn weeds, use a non-selective herbicide, targeting only the weeds.
Prevent weeds by using a pre-emergent product in early spring for perennial grassy weeds. Keep your lawn healthy by watering deeply, mowing high, and fertilizing once per season.