Fantastic Tips for Nutsedge and Nutgrass Control

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Nutsedge or nutgrass is not like other broadleaf weeds and weed grasses. They are a perennial that grows back year after year by spreading underground through tubers and rhizomes. They look like long blades of grass with three leaves and flowers at the end of the stem. Since these weeds are more persistent than others, performing the right form of nutsedge and nutgrass control is vital to ensure they don’t take over your lawn and garden. We gathered information to help you kill these grassy weeds and prevent them from returning.
Commercial herbicides that target broadleaf weeds are not effective at nutsedge and nutgrass control. Learn ways to make a DIY killer using liquid dish soap and white vinegar or use sugar as a natural herbicide in the spring at the beginning of the growing season. Find out how to eliminate this weed using the tried and tested remove by hand method with a bit of elbow grease. Discover ways to prevent it from growing by creating a full and healthy lawn through fertilization, aeration, and proper lawn mowing techniques.