![]() During the years of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, ranchers struggled to maintain pastures that were devastated by drought and overgrazing. The grass was first introduced to the King Ranch to be used in rangelands and pastures to provide forage for cattle and control erosion. It was introduced in Texas in 1924 at the Angleton Agricultural Research Service Station. KR Bluestem originated in China and was brought to California as early as 1917. King Ranch Bluestem is one of the six non-native species in Texas. Grasses like these are beautiful in the fall because their inflorescence, or flowering structure, really stands out. You might have seen big bluestem, little bluestem, or broomsedge bluestem along the roadsides or in native prairie areas. Texas is home to at least 27 species of bluestem grasses, and 21 of the species are native to Texas. KR Bluestem is a perennial grass that starts as a bunch-type grass and spreads by rhizomes and/or stolons. Of course, the KR Bluestem is at the front of my yard where it just waves to all the neighbors. At least it looks nice for a few days, and then the KR Bluestem grassy weed sends up a tall seed head. And mowing produces the immediate and satisfying result of a nice-looking lawn. I get some exercise pushing my mower around the lawn, and I enjoy the time outside with just the hum of my mower and my own thoughts. Learn why a fall herbicide application works.Mowing my lawn is a chore that I do not usually mind doing. Apply post-emergent herbicides in mid-spring to early summer or mid- to late autumn when Clover is actively growing. Treatment options: Fertilize the lawn and improve nitrogen content in soil. Small white flowers appear above leaves from spring to fall.Ĭonditions that favor growth: Poor soil, lack of nitrogen Learn why a fall herbicide application works best.ĭescription: Classic three-leaf Clover with three bright-green leaves attached to one stem. ![]() Apply a post-emergent herbicide to kill established Dandelion plants. It also helps to apply a pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn to deal with seeds that might be blowing into your yard. Mow at a higher height to allow grass to shade soil and keep blown-in seeds from germinating. Treatment options: Grow a thick, healthy lawn. Puffballs spread seed easily.Ĭonditions that favor its growth: Thin lawn, nearby sources of infestation This is a perennial weed that grows from a taproot, which can be 2 to 3 feet long. Plant and establish shade tolerant grass after treatment to prevent a return of this or other weeds.ĭescription: A basal rosette of green, toothed leaves is topped with yellow flowers. Timing is critical when treating this weed follow label instructions carefully. Hand-pull or dig small patches of Creeping Charlie. Treatment options: Prune trees, if possible, to increase sunlight to lawn area. Purple flowers appear in spring.Ĭonditions that favor its growth: Shade, moisture, poor soil fertility plants occur most frequently in shade, but do grow in sun, too Aggressive plants trail stems root as they grow. Learn why a fall herbicide application works best.ĭescription: Dark green, round leaves have scalloped edges. Applying a post-emergent herbicide will kill established plants. Mow frequently in summer when seed stalks start appearing to prevent seed maturation. Pull plants when young and soil is moist, like after irrigation or rain. Treatment options: Water lawn properly, and aerate. Seed stalks appear in summer, standing above leaves.Ĭonditions that favor its growth: Overwatering, compacted soil, shade plants also appear in sunny areas of poorly maintained lawns It kills listed lawn weeds PLUS kills Crabgrass, all in one step.ĭescription: A rosette of bright green leaves hug soil. If you already have a few plants, you can hand-pull them. Check with your local Cooperative Extension System office for details on the right time for your region. To prevent Crabgrass, apply a pre-emergent herbicide in early spring. Treatment options: Water lawn properly, and mow at the correct height. The best defense against Crabgrass is growing a healthy lawn. Seedheads appear in summer and fall and stretch upward, standing above foliage.Ĭonditions that favor its growth: Overwatering or underwatering, mowing the lawn too short Plants grow in bare or weak areas of existing lawn. Use a pre-emergent herbicide in late summer before Bluegrass seeds germinate.ĭescription: Blue-green grassy leaves sometimes have a purple tinge. Treatment options: Water lawn properly,and aerate. Mow lawn at the proper height. Time mowings so that Annual Bluegrass never has a chance to set seed. Seeds germinate in late summer.Ĭonditions that favor its growth: Overwatering, compacted soil, scalped turf When Annual Bluegrass goes to seed, the light-colored seedheads give a lawn a speckled look. ![]() Description: This bright green grass grows in clumps and bears grain-like seedheads, usually in spring. ![]()
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