Keep Your Walters Lawn
Weed-Free

Stopping Crabgrass Before It Appears

Crabgrass is one of the most common and resilient summer weeds in Walters. This low-growing, spreading weed quickly takes over thin or stressed turf, especially near sidewalks, driveways, and full-sun areas. Once crabgrass gains a foothold, it can overrun large sections of your lawn in just one growing season.

Although crabgrass dies when winter arrives, it leaves behind thousands of seeds that remain dormant until warm weather returns. This is why prevention is critical. We apply a carefully timed spring pre-emergent treatment that forms a soil barrier to stop crabgrass seeds from sprouting. Any remaining growth that slips through the barrier is targeted with selective post-emergent products during the summer.

This two-step strategy breaks the crabgrass cycle and helps your grass grow thick and strong enough to crowd out future infestations.

Reducing Nutsedge in Walters Yards

Nutsedge—often mistaken for ordinary grass—is one of the toughest weeds to eliminate in Southwest Oklahoma. It grows faster than turfgrass and stands taller with its bright, glossy leaves. Walters lawns commonly battle both yellow and purple nutsedge, each of which is extremely persistent.

The biggest challenge with nutsedge is underground. It spreads through tiny tubers (nutlets) that remain even after the visible plant is pulled. Because of this, hand-pulling or store-bought sprays rarely make a difference.

Our technicians use specialized sedge-targeting herbicides designed to weaken nutsedge at the root level without harming your lawn. With repeated, properly timed applications and improved lawn health practices, nutsedge populations decrease significantly, allowing your turf to regain a clean, uniform appearance.

Managing Broadleaf Weeds in Walters

Broadleaf weeds are easy to recognize and even easier to underestimate. In Walters, the most common species include:

• Dandelions
• Clover
• Chickweed
• Plantain
• Oxalis
• Spurge
• Wild garlic
• Wild onion

These weeds compete aggressively with your lawn for sunlight, nutrients, and moisture. Left untreated, they create thin, patchy grass and open the door for even more weed growth.

We use selective herbicides that target broadleaf weeds without harming your turf. Timing is key—treating weeds during their growth phases ensures maximum effectiveness. When paired with proper fertilization, your lawn becomes stronger and more resilient, naturally reducing weed pressure over time.

Controlling Wild Violets & Other Shade-Weed Problems

Wild violets may look appealing at a glance, but they are among the most persistent weeds in shaded areas of Walters lawns. They spread through both seeds and underground rhizomes, forming thick mats that choke out turf, especially in damp or low-light locations.

Their waxy leaves make them resistant to many over-the-counter weed killers, and their deep root systems allow them to return quickly.

Our team uses professional-grade herbicides applied during optimal times—typically in early spring or fall—when wild violets respond best. While they require persistence and repeated treatments, our targeted approach steadily reduces their spread and allows your grass to reclaim shaded areas.