To get rid of weeds in your lawn, proper identification is vital. Some broadleaf weeds like creeping Charlie and dandelions are easy to spot because of their characteristic flowers. To identify lawn weeds, look at the leaves. Are they straight blades like regular grass? Or are the leaves broad with serrated edges?

One of the best ways to identify lawn weeds is by looking closely at the soil in your landscape. Many common lawn weeds can be found growing in certain types of soil, making this an excellent way to identify specific types you may have growing in your landscape.

There are two main types of lawn weeds: grassy and broadleaf. Grassy weeds are grasslike plants that have narrow leaves, while broadleaf weeds have leaves that are wider than they are long. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most common types of lawn weeds, how to identify them, and how to control them.

The best way to identify weeds in your lawn is to bring a sample of the weed to a garden center or local cooperative extension office and ask for help identifying it. They can provide you with information on the type of weed, how to best manage it, and what products may be effective in controlling it.

Grass identification in spring and summer must be based on growth habit and leaves. Growth habit: Look for overall shape (e.g. upright, prostrate) and growth (spreads all over vs. stays in a clump). Look for stolons and rhizomes in grasses that spread. Leaves: Key ID characteristics are often hidden.