Stop crabgrass before it starts with professional pre-emergent control from Greenlawn Inc. Serving Howard County since 1986.
Pre-emergent MUST be applied before soil reaches 55°F—typically early March. Apply too late and seeds have germinated. Once sprouted, pre-emergent doesn't work. Schedule now!
Prevent it now with one spring application
Call for FREE EstimateCrabgrass is Howard County's most frustrating weed. This annual germinates in spring, grows aggressively through summer, and produces 150,000 seeds per plant before dying in fall. Without prevention, each year's infestation gets worse.
Problems it causes:
Seeds germinate at 55°F (late March-early April). Pre-emergent must be applied BEFORE this, ideally when soil reaches 50°F.
Creates chemical barrier in soil surface. Seeds die on contact before emerging. Effective for 8-12 weeks.
Too early (February) = product degrades. Too late (mid-April) = already germinated. Narrow window: early-mid March.
Cost: $50-$100 | Applications: 1 | Effectiveness: 90-95% | Result: Crabgrass-free lawn all summer
Cost: $150-$400+ | Applications: 2-4 | Effectiveness: 60-80% | Result: Reduced but not eliminated, dead patches, seeds produced for next year
The economics are clear: Prevention costs less, works better, saves weekends.
DIY is possible but often fails due to timing errors, improper rates, or inadequate coverage. Consumer products provide only 6-8 weeks protection vs our commercial products' 10-12 weeks. We combine pre-emergent with spring fertilization in one application—saves time, ensures perfect timing.
Pre-emergent prevents ALL seeds—including grass seed. We strongly recommend fall overseeding instead. Fall provides ideal conditions and allows full spring pre-emergent coverage. Spring seeding conflicts with crabgrass prevention.
Early to mid-March in Howard County. We monitor actual soil temperatures (not just calendar dates) and schedule when soil approaches 50°F. Our 39 years of experience means we know exactly when to apply for maximum effectiveness.
Pre-emergent won't help—it only prevents germination. You'll need post-emergent control (more expensive, less effective). Best strategy: treat existing plants now to minimize seeds, then make pre-emergent your top priority next March.
Don't spend another summer fighting crabgrass. One well-timed spring application prevents the problem entirely. Greenlawn Inc has provided crabgrass prevention to Howard County since 1986.
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