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This weed has taken over my Bermuda grass yard! #177011

Asked April 24, 2014, 8:58 PM EDT

The weed in the attached photos is now covering my yard.  It really gained momentum a few weeks after I used Scott's Weed n Feed in mid March.  I thought it might be nut-grass but I'm unsure.

What should I use to gain back control of my Bermuda lawn in Frisco, TX?

Thank you! James Greer Class of '77

Denton County Texas

Expert Response

This is Poa annua. Using a preemergent is a great idea, but you needed to use it in the fall because this is a cool season grass. Now that we are heating up, expect your Bermuda to start gaining ground as the Poa annua dies back. Here is more information on Poa annua particularly and another one on other types of weeds and weed control. 

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/turf/publications/weed16.html

http://publications.tamu.edu/TURF_LANDSCAPE/PUB_turf_Herbicides%20for%20Weed%20Control%20in%20Turfgr...

Let me know if you have other questions or if I can help you further! 
Janet Laminack County Extension Agent - Horticulture Replied April 25, 2014, 11:09 AM EDT

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