Why is there so much chickweed in my lawn?
Look closely at the damp, shady spots in your lawn and you’re likely to see chickweed. Also known as starwort, satin flower, and other names, this weed is an annual that grows from seeds that sprout in the fall. When it’s in your lawn or under your shrubs, it can form thick mats that crowd out the plants you want.
What does chickweed look like in your yard?
What Does Chickweed Look Like? Common chickweed forms small mounds in your lawn about three to eight inches in diameter. It forms small, delicate, daisy-like, white-to-pink flowers in the spring. The leaves are shiny and oblong with a point at the end.
Is chickweed bad for lawns?
Although chickweed is an annual, it grows all season long and can go from flower to seed to. Chickweed can quickly spread from new roots emerging from nodes on the stems, making it an extremely prolific and hardy weed, which can be a nuisance on a lawn.
Where can I find chickweed in my yard?
Common Chickweed. Common chickweed is an annual or overwintering plant, it is one of the most common weeds in cultivated land. It is also common on roadside verges, waste areas and borders, especially where excessive shade occurs. It is less common in managed turf but is often found in newly seeded turf, as it competes with the new seedlings.
What can I do about chickweed in my lawn?
A thick lawn will help prevent chickweed seeds from sprouting and seedlings from becoming established. Deep, infrequent watering will also help discourage chickweed since they prefer damp soil. In the fall, you can prevent chickweed seeds from germinating by applying Scotts® Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer.
When to use Scotts weed and feed for chickweed?
Chickweed has a shallow root system and like most annual weeds it is best controlled in the spring or fall. Here’s how. Treat chickweed in your lawn with a lawn weed control product. To kill weeds and feed your lawns at the same time, use a product such as Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed or Scotts® Turf Builder® Triple Action.
What kind of food does common chickweed produce?
As its common name suggests, it was used as feed for chickens and cage-birds and is still popular today. Common Chickweed is an annual that produces small white flowers that can be seen all year-round.
