Dayton Lawn Care Center
Lawn Weed Identification
Weed Control for a Lush Yard
Achieve a picture-perfect lawn with our in-depth guide on identifying and eradicating lawn weeds prevalent in the Dayton area. From troublesome Nutgrass to resilient Dandelions, learn about each weed's characteristics and find tailored solutions for effective control. Our expert recommendations and targeted herbicides will help you maintain a vibrant and weed-free lawn year-round.
Annual Sedge
Other names: Nutgrass, Nutsedge
Preferred herbicide: Nutgrass Nihilator
Barnyard Grass
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Broadleaf Plantain
Preferred herbicide: Bayer Advanced All-In-One Weed Killer
Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants. Second application may be needed after 10-14 days.
Brown Patch
Brown Patch
Carolina Geranium
Preferred herbicides:
Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Bayer Advanced All-In-One Weed Killer
Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants. Second application may be needed after 10-14 days.
Chickweed
Preferred herbicide: Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Clover, Large Hop
Preferred herbicide: Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Clover, White
Preferred herbicide: Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Common Bermuda Grass
Common Bermuda Grass
Dallisgrass
Dallisgrass
Dandelion
Preferred herbicides:
Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Bayer Advanced All-In-One Weed Killer
Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants. Second application may be needed after 10-14 days.
Dichondra
Preferred herbicide In lawns: Scotts Halts
Re-apply every three months.
Preferred herbicide In flower beds: Corn Gluten (Concern Weed Prevention Plus)
Re-apply monthly.
Dollar Spot
Dollar Spot
Fairy Rings
Fairy Rings
Goosegrass
Goosegrass
Ground Ivy
Preferred herbicide: Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Henbit
Preferred herbicide: Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
For BEST results, apply in fall. Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Japanese Bentgrass
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Johnsongrass
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Knotweed
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Large Crabgrass
Preferred herbicides In lawns:
Scotts Halts
Re-apply every three months.
Scotts Step 1
Includes fertilizer.
Preferred herbicide In flower beds or lawns: Corn Gluten (Concern Weed Prevention Plus)
Re-apply monthly.
Leaf Spot
Leaf Spot
Nimblewill
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Orchardgrass
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Purple Deadnettle
Preferred herbicide: Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
For BEST results, apply in October. Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Purslane
Preferred herbicide: Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Pythium
Pythium or Cottony Blight
Quackgrass
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Ragweed
Preferred herbicides:
Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Bayer Advanced All-In-One Weed Killer
Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants. Second application may be needed after 10-14 days.
Red Thread
Red Thread
Rust
Rust
Smooth Crabgrass
Preferred herbicides In lawns:
Scotts Halts
Re-apply every three months.
Scotts Step 1
Includes fertilizer.
Preferred herbicide In flower beds or lawns: Corn Gluten (Concern Weed Prevention Plus)
Re-apply monthly.
Snow Mold
Snow Mold
Soft Rush
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Speedwell
Preferred herbicide: Bayer Advanced All-In-One Weed Killer
Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants. Second application may be needed after 10-14 days.
Speedwell, Persian
Preferred herbicide: Bayer Advanced All-In-One Weed Killer
Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants. Second application may be needed after 10-14 days.
Spiderwort
Preferred herbicide: Bonide Chickweed Clover and Oxalis Killer
Two treatments, 3-5 days apart. Safe for use in lawns, avoid other desirable plants.
Tall Fescue
Preferred herbicide: RoundUp
Round-Up kills nearly all vegetation and should not be used on desirable lawns and plants. Some weeds, however, do not respond to other herbicides and this becomes the only option beyond manual removal. New planting/seeding can be done with in days in treated areas. Some weeds may require more than one treatment.
Tumble Windmill Grass
Preferred herbicide: Over The Top Grass Killer
Wild Garlic
Wild Garlic