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Weeds! #932685

Asked May 23, 2026, 4:12 PM EDT

Why is my lawn, this year, inundated with weeds? In the past seven years, I have never had so many, so many different types. I'm worried I will never have a beautiful lawn again. I would be very grateful for any thoughts or suggestions.

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hello.

Weeds in a lawn are inevitable, and the increase you’ve experienced this year could be due to many factors: temperature fluctuations, soil conditions, soil composition, conditions last autumn, precipitation amounts, insects, underground creatures, and more. I’m guessing a combination of factors is at work on your lawn this spring. You might appreciate the U of M’s Caring for Lawns and Landscapes in Minnesota page. I consult it often for tips on caring for our yard. You could also sign up to receive the Lawn Care Newsletter from the Turfgrass Science department. The relevant topics are interesting and helpful when managing issues like what you are experiencing.


Sincerely,

Julie

Sources:

https://extension.umn.edu/find-plants/weeds

https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/lawns-and-landscapes#lawn-pests-and-diseases-4237614

https://turf.umn.edu/lawn-info/lawn-care-newsletter

https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/lawn-care-calendar

Julie Replied May 23, 2026, 9:05 PM EDT

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