5 Common Weeds To Watch Out For This Spring In Oklahoma City, OK

Dandelions bloom in the spring. You'll be able to easily identify them because they have yellow flower blossoms after blooming. As time goes on, the yellow flowers will slowly recede, and their seeds will emerge at the ends of their stems — they look like little cotton balls. The wind will carry those seeds all over, which is how dandelions spread and reproduce. Dandelions tend to do well in thin lawns where they have room to establish their roots and grow. The best way to deal with dandelions is with pre-emergent weed control before seed germination. If you didn't apply any pre-emergent control, then post-emergent controls will still work during their active growth period.

Chickweed is a short weed that is typically around two inches tall. You can identify them because their flowers consist of five white petals that are deeply divided, giving the appearance of ten petals. The seeds prefer cooler temperatures, so they typically begin germinating in late winter to early spring. However, if your soil is moist, chickweed can also grow when it's warmer. Each plant can produce approximately 800 seeds. Chickweeds should be controlled using pre-emergent control applied before they start germinating. If already established, you can eliminate it through post-emergent weed control treatments.

Henbit is a common weed that can be identified by the little purple flowers blooming atop its stem. When inspected closer, you'll notice the stem is square rather than round. They prefer growing in moist, fertile soils, particularly in fall and early spring. Henbit produces anywhere from 40–200 seeds and can spread them rapidly. It's best to deal with henbit with pre-emergent weed control. Post-emergent can help control the population, but it becomes very difficult with how fast they spread, so multiple applications and patience may be necessary.

Clovers have three dark-green leaflets with white crescent-shaped marks. The flowers are clusters of white blossoms with a tinge of pink. They prefer moist soil and the sun, and they will spread their seeds aggressively. Pre-emergent weed control is the most effective way to handle these plants because they are difficult to control with post-emergent weed control.

Crabgrass has light-green blades with a coarse texture. It favors thin turf with bare spots so they have room to grow. The seeds won't germinate unless the soil is at least 55°F for three consecutive days. Pre-emergent herbicides are the best way to deal with these weeds and should be applied before the seeds germinate — ideally when soil temperatures first reach 55°F. If you missed the opportunity to apply pre-emergent weed control, post-emergent weed control can still be applied while the plants are still young for maximum efficacy.

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