How to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Lawn - Family Handyman

Introduction

The bane of healthy lawns everywhere, aka weeds, are an unavoidable part of lawns. "If you want a lawn that looks like the eighteenth fairway at Augusta, you're in for quite a battle. One that will be very difficult to win," Joe Churchill, senior turf specialist for Reinders, says. However, there are ways to eradicate most weeds and achieve a healthy lawn consisting of mostly grass.

My yard is a far cry from fairway perfection, but I've eliminated most of the weeds by following the tips in this article. Ahead, experienced landscapers Churchill and Matt Cameron from CMS Landscaping offer advice on how to get rid of weeds in grass.

What Are Weeds?

Weeds are undesirable plants growing where they are not wanted. Besides being unwanted, weeds compete for resources from intentionally cultivated plants. "The true definition of a weed is 'any plant that is out of place,'" Churchill says, "So if you have a tulip popping up in the middle of your grass, technically it's a weed."

Do I Have to Eliminate Weeds?

"No, you do not," Churchill says. "Many homeowners choose to accept them. It's all a matter of what your level of tolerance and expectations are." If having a pristine lawn that is completely weed-free is something you value, then you will have to work to eliminate weeds.

But, if perfection is not your pursuit, those weeds can also do some good. Weeds like dandelion, clover and creeping charlie are food sources for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

When to Call a Pro

Call a pro if weeds have taken over a significant portion of your lawn, affecting its health. Also, if you are uncomfortable applying chemicals or have special safety considerations like pets or children, consider calling a pro. If you do not have the time or interest to learn how to get rid of weeds in grass, consult with a pro instead.

Tools Required

Materials Required

  • Broadleaf herbicide
  • Crab grass preventer
  • Non-selective plant herbicide
  • Post-emergence crab grass killer

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