Grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds are two common types of weeds that can invade your lawn in Texas. Grassy weeds resemble grass with narrow leaves and rounded or flattened stems, making them hard to spot. They're monocots, producing a single leaf from each seed. Examples include dallisgrass, crabgrass, poa annua, and rescuegrass. Broadleaf weeds have wider leaves with branching veins, making them easy to identify. Notable types include dandelions, clover, and thistle. The best way to control both grassy and broadleaf weeds is through a professional weed control program. This includes pre-emergent treatments to prevent the sprouting of newly germinated weeds and post-emergent treatments to eliminate existing ones, ensuring your lawn remains healthy and beautiful year-round.

What are grassy weeds?

Lawn in Austin, TX, infested with crabgrass weeds.

As the name suggests, grassy weeds bear a strong resemblance to grass itself. They have narrow leaves and can feature rounded or flattened stems, making them blend in seamlessly with your lawn. Grassy weeds are particularly challenging because they can look so similar to the grass you want to cultivate, making them hard to spot and eradicate. One defining characteristic of grassy weeds is that they are monocots—meaning each seed produces a single leaf, similar to regular grass.

Some common examples of grassy weeds include:

  • Dallisgrass: This robust weed grows in clumps and can outcompete your lawn for resources.
  • Crabgrass: Known for its ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions, crabgrass spreads quickly and can take over large patches of lawn.
  • Poa Annua: Often called annual bluegrass, this weed grows well in cooler weather and can be a persistent nuisance.
  • Rescuegrass: Typically found in lawns with thin grass coverage, rescuegrass can be difficult to eliminate.

What are broadleaf weeds?

Clover weeds on a lawn in Austin, TX.

Broadleaf weeds are usually easy to identify due to their distinct appearance. These weeds have wider leaves that often grow in different directions, with veins that branch out across the leaf surface. Broadleaf weeds are more noticeable in lawns because they distinctly lack the grass-like appearance, making them stand out.

Common examples of broadleaf weeds include:

  • Dandelions: With their bright yellow flowers, dandelions are easy to spot and can quickly spread across a lawn. They also spread easily through their seeds and deep root systems!
  • Clover: Often forming dense patches, clover can disrupt the uniformity of a grassy lawn.
  • Thistle: Known for its spiky leaves, thistle can be invasive and difficult to control without proper intervention.

What's the best way to control grassy and broadleaf weeds on your lawn?

Treating a dandelion in Austin, TX, with post-emergent weed control.

The best way to control both grassy and broadleaf weeds on your lawn is by signing up for a professional weed control program. This program typically includes the application of pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pre-emergent treatments are applied before weeds have a chance to germinate and grow, preventing newly germinated weeds from emerging in your lawn. Post-emergent treatments are applied to existing weeds, killing them and preventing them from spreading.

Professional weed control programs typically include multiple applications throughout the year to ensure that your lawn stays weed-free. This is especially important for controlling grassy weeds, which can be difficult to spot and eliminate. By staying on top of both grassy and broadleaf weeds, you can keep your lawn looking healthy and beautiful all year round.

Professional weed control programs often include both pre- and post-emergent treatments.

Call us today to enroll in our weed control service!

Weeds, whether grassy or broadleaf, have no place in your lawn. With our weed control service, you can ensure that your grass is free from these nutrient-stealing plants! This service includes regularly scheduled pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments from spring to fall to provide year-round protection for your grass against these invasive plants. This service is offered to commercial and residential properties, along with HOAs, in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, TX, and neighboring areas. Don't let weeds take over your lawn—call us today at (512) 717-5071 to schedule our weed control service!