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noxious grass #874899

Asked June 26, 2024, 11:58 PM EDT

this grass often appears in my lawn sometime during the summer - 1. What is it 2. How do I prevent it from growing in my lawn 3. How do I get rid of it

Denver County Colorado

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Hello Wayne,

From the photo it appears to be crabgrass, a annual grassy weed. Here is a link to various control methods:

https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/control-of-annual-grassy-weeds-in-lawns-3-101/

Colorado Master Gardener, Denver County Replied June 27, 2024, 2:02 PM EDT

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noxious grass #874899

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