Grassbur/Sandbur Management in Turf

Publication Information

Are you tired of battling stubborn grassbur in your lawn? We've got the information for you!

The foundation for management is a lush, healthy lawn that is given the water a nutrients necessary to form a dense, competitive turf. A vibrant lawn can naturally crowd out a large portion of those pesky grassburs. To further reduce grassburs, a preemergent herbicide is the next management step. It's like giving your lawn a protective shield! If you're already seeing grassbur, post-emergent herbicides will help suppress or control those unwanted invaders, helping your lawn looking pristine.

Our comprehensive guide provides easy-to-follow recommendations for applying these herbicides, along with a curated list of effective products and application rates. Begin your lawn transformation to a lush, grassbur-free paradise today!

Who is this for?

• Homeowners with lawns.
• Professional turf managers of sports fields, commercial establishment landscapes, etc.
• Professionals across the State of Texas in the commercial turf, lawn care, or landscaping industries.

Publication Outline

• Characteristics of Grassbur
  • Germination and adaptations of grassbur
• Preemergent Control
  • Strategies to control grassbur in turf before plants can get established
• Post-emergent Control
  • Methods for managing emerged grassbur plants
• Table - Preemergent Herbicides
  • Preemergent herbicides and suggested application rates
• Table - Post-emergent Herbicides
  • Post-emergent herbicides and suggested application rates