Hot, sunny and thinning areas of lawn are most susceptible to crabgrass infestations. Remember happy healthy plants are less susceptible to insect and decease attacks and compete better with weed. Invest time and money in proper soil preparation with the addition or organic materials, slow release quality fertilizers and providing proper drainage. May. Apply broadleaf weed controls while weeds are actively growing yet still tender. A thick healthy lawn not cut too short is best able to naturally compete with weeds.
Spring is a great time for landscaping.
Have a plan combining the use of trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials and annuals using the strengths of each to build your landscape. It's the temptation to head to the beach as opposed to pulling weeds or fighting a sprinkler that seems stuck on two settings, drip or monsoon. Summer is also the season that rewards us with the beauty of perennials in June, the color of impatiens in July and the taste of a freshly picked tomato in August. Once again as pointed out during the spring season, proper soil preparation with good moisture and nutrient retention capabilities is important to provide the plant the ability to tolerate heat and drought conditions. Having a garden is like raising kids, you figure it out as you go.