Summer Weeds in North Texas Lawns

 

Summer in North Texas means long sunny days, backyard barbecues, and—unfortunately—an invasion of pesky summer weeds. These unwanted plants thrive in the heat, often outcompeting your grass for water, sunlight, and nutrients. Knowing what you’re up against is the first step to keeping your lawn lush and healthy. Here are some of the most common summer weeds that tend to pop up in North Texas yards (and how you can deal with them

1. Doveweed

Doveweed is a sneaky, grass-like weed that loves moist, sunny areas. It tends to spread quickly during the hot months, creating patches that look like turf but choke out your real grass. The tricky part is that many homeowners mistake it for healthy lawn growth—until it takes over. If you’re struggling with this aggressive weed, check out this guide on what kills doveweed for effective control strategies.

doveweed


2. Crabgrass

Crabgrass is one of the most infamous summer weeds in North Texas. It thrives in bare or thinning spots in your lawn, spreading low to the ground and producing seed heads that guarantee a comeback next season. Once it takes root, it’s tough to eliminate without consistent pre-emergent treatments and mowing practices.

crabgrass



3. Spurge

Spurge shows up as a low-growing weed with reddish stems and small green leaves. It spreads in a circular mat and thrives in the heat of summer. If left unchecked, it can quickly smother patches of your grass, making your yard look patchy and neglected.

spurge


4. Nutsedge

Also known as “nutgrass,” nutsedge isn’t technically a grass but a sedge, which makes it especially hard to control. It grows faster than your turf, sticking out above freshly mowed grass like a sore thumb. Its underground tubers make it resilient, so pulling it up rarely solves the problem.

nutsedge


5. Clover

While some homeowners actually welcome clover for its green coverage and natural nitrogen benefits, others see it as an unwanted weed. In the summer, clover tends to pop up in thin or stressed areas of your lawn, thriving where grass struggles.

clover


How to Keep Summer Weeds Out of Your Lawn

The key to winning the summer weed battle is prevention and maintenance. Proper fertilization, consistent mowing, and watering your lawn deeply (but not too often) give your grass the strength it needs to outcompete weeds. Pair these practices with pre- and post-emergent weed control, and you’ll keep those invasive summer pests in check.



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