Recognizing and properly treating weed species is crucial to maintaining healthy turf. Rather than showcase beautiful, well-managed turf, we’d like to challenge your weed identification skills. Test your knowledge on these common weeds and receive proper weed identification along with treatment options from our experts.
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This late-germinating, heavily branched summer annual forms circular patches several feet in diameter. It thrives in thin turf and can usually be found in new spring plantings that have not matured prior to entering summer. (Photo credit: Rebekah D. Wallace, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org) |
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This winter or summer annual prefers cool, rich, moist soils. This broadleaf weed reproduces by seed, and each plant may produce three to four generations of seeds in one season. (Photo credit: Rebecca Snyder, Fallbrooksource.com) |
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This annual summer weed grows rapidly in warm months and tolerates poorly compacted soils and drought. Its distinct succulent foliage sets it apart from other weed species. |
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This plant has a short, thick tap root that forms a rosette of leaves that lay flat to the ground. The broad oval-shaped leaves have 3-5 prominent parallel veins and are attached to the root system by a very fibrous celery-shaped petiole. |
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This annual summer grass grows under close mowing and prefers open areas with thin turfgrass. |
