It's important to do it at a certain point in the plant's life cycle. Crabgrass reproduces from seed which germinates under specific conditions. "In most climates in the continental US, ...

Life Cycle. Crabgrass germinates and lives for one season. It spreads its seeds and returns the following year. Seeds begin to sprout around mid-spring when the soil temperature remains 55°F for ...

"Crabgrass is a true annual in that it completes its life cycle in one year and will return seed for the next generation to the soil as the plant dies out in the fall," said McCullough.

If you’ve only begun to see crabgrass popping up in your lawn and landscape, perhaps I can help you avoid becoming crabby about crabgrass. Crabgrass is a summer annual grassy weed, which means it ...

That life cycle is why crabgrass is best prevented by stopping seed from germinating early in the season as opposed to trying to pull it or kill it after it’s up and growing like crazy.

Spring has officially sprung. The crabapples and flowering pears are in full bloom. Tulips and daffodils are starting their flower show. Henbit and dandelions are looking gorgeous … ...