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 perennial weed grows from a basal rosette and can resemble chicory in its early stages. Its lobed leaves, yellow flowers and characteristic puffball seedheads all help in the identification of this common turf weed. |
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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. |
