Why do my weeds grow in the winter but not my grass?

Why do my weeds grow in the winter but not my grass?

Did you ever wonder why your weeds are so green and plush during the winter? Your lawn goes into dormancy in the winter months and the grass will not grow.  It can be generally a brownish color.  When the weeds are up and growing, they stand out with being so green against the color of the grass.  Unfortunately, weeds do not go into dormancy.

There are numerous outside circumstances that can bring weeds into your lawn. For example, seeds can blow from a neighboring yard or brought in from lawn mowing equipment. While we can control many weeds in your lawn, some we are unable to treat without actually harming your grass.

For a listing of weeds we can't control, please visit our webpage on weeds.

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