There are lots of weeds in Texas, but none of them can match the persistence of nutsedge. This invasive weed thrives in any soil and resembles the appearance of grass. However, its triangular stems, stiff and shiny leaves, and pointy leaf tips make it identifiable from your lawn. Nutsedge is one of the toughest weeds to control, as it has an extensive underground root system of tubers and rhizomes that can easily reproduce more shoots, which is why hand-pulling isn't an effective removal method. It's also resistant to a lot of herbicides. However, there is a specialized treatment tailored to targeting nutsedge! Continue reading to learn more about this pesky weed and what you should do to control it.

What is nutsedge?

Nutsedge growing in between sidewalk in Fort Worth, TX.

Nutsedge is one of the worst weeds you can have on your lawn. It is persistent, resembles grass, and thrives during the warmer spring and summer months. In the fall, the leaves of this weed will die, only to return when the temperatures warm up again. Nutsedge also does not shy away from any soil. While it primarily thrives in moist conditions, it will grow even in dry soil! Here are some of the defining characteristics of this invasive weed:

  • Nutsedge weeds have solid, triangular stems that reach up to 16 inches when fully grown.
  • The leaves of nutsedge are stiffer compared to grass.
  • Nutsedge has shiny, light green leaves.
  • The leaf tips of nutsedge are more pointed than grass blades.
  • Its leaves grow in trios from the base.

Why is nutsedge hard to control?

Dealing with nutsedge is no joke. This weed is extremely tough to control because of its underground root system, which consists of tubers and rhizomes that grow up to 2 feet deep into the soil. One of the top reasons this weed is hard to control is because its tubers can remain dormant in the soil for years, and you wouldn't know you have nutsedge on your lawn until they become active and shoot above the ground.

Removing nutsedge by hand pulling will prove ineffective, as it usually only takes care of the above-ground portion of the weed. This is a problem because it can quickly produce new tubers and rhizomes to replace what you've pulled. Not only that but nutsedge is also resistant to many herbicides, making chemical control just as much a challenge.

What is the best way to control nutsedge on your lawn?

Technician spraying treatment to lawn in Dallas, TX.

Eliminating nutsedge from your lawn is a no-brainer. When left to its own devices, this weed will steal all the nutrients from your grass and leave it weak. Since it's unlike other weeds, the treatment for nutsedge should not be the same as how you'd treat any others. The best way to control nutsedge is with a specialized herbicide specifically designed to target this invasive weed. You'll need to work with a professional lawn care company that will apply this unique treatment multiple times a year to suppress and control nutsedge on your lawn.

Keeping your lawn dense and lush through routine fertilization is a great way to proactively combat nutsedge because it'll leave less space for it to grow!

Call us today to schedule our nutsedge control service!

It's disheartening to see nutsedge take over where your once lush and healthy grass lay, but don't fret. Our team at Weedex Lawn Care offers a nutsedge control service that involves applying a specialized herbicide designed to wipe out the nutsedge on your lawn, which we'll do multiple times. We offer this service to residential properties in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, TX, and nearby areas. Call us today at (972) 727-9207 to schedule our nutsedge control service.