How to Get Rid of Crabgrass (Or Not?) We’ll Help You Decide

Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) is an annual plant that grows in moist soil. It spreads quickly and can grow up to around two feet tall.

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It’s not an actual grass but instead belongs to the family Chenopodiaceae. It often gets confused with a cool-season perennial called quackgrass.

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What Is Crabgrass?

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Do You Need Get Rid of Crabgrass

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Perfect Lawns: Good or Bad

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The Positive Side of Crabgrass

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