crabgrass in a sidewalk

Crabgrass growing in the crack of a walkway. Photo: Smooth crabgrass, Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org

Updated: February 27, 2023

How to identify and control weeds in the home lawn and landscape

Weed identification tools

An introduction to the various weed control options

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