Lawn Challenge - General Weed Management Concepts for Lawns Poor soils, improper care, or neglect commonly cause weed invasions in lawns. Sound lawn care practices may prevent weed invasions such as this. For more assistance on identifying weeds in midwest lawns, go to the Midwest Turfgrass Weed Identification and Control website. General Weed Management Concepts for Lawns Identifying the weed and trying to determine why it has become a problem is the first step in dealing with lawn weeds.
Some weeds are good indicators of underlying problems.
Crabgrass typically invades lawns that are mowed too short or watered too often. Clovers may be a sign of low fertility. Dandelions may adapt to a range of conditions. After identifying the weeds present, step two for controlling weeds should be to review lawn care practices and make adjustments as needed to assure a good stand of grass. Sound lawn care practices should promote a healthy, vigorous turf able to prevent and compete with weed invasions.