Chickweed is a annual weed found throughout North America most commonly as a lawn weed. Chickweed has a shallow root system and like most annual weeds it is best controlled in the spring or fall.
Look closely at the damp, shady spots in your lawn and you're likely to see chickweed. Also known as starwort, satin flower, and other names, this weed is an annual that grows from seeds that sprout in the fall. When it's in your lawn or under your shrubs, it can form thick mats that crowd out the plants you want. Fall and spring are the best times to control chickweed. Here's how.
You can treat your chickweed with a weed control that will not harm your lawn, such as Ortho® Weed–B–Gon MAX® Weed Killer For Lawns Ready-Spray®. Use it when the weeds are actively growing. To kill weeds and feed your lawns at the same time, use a product such as Scotts® Turf Builder® With PLUS 2® Weed Control. If your lawn has warm-season grass, such as St. Augustinegrass, carpetgrass, centipede grass, or zoysia grass, use Scotts® Bonus® S Southern Weed and Feed.
Areas close to trees and shrubs can be ideal hiding spots for chickweed. Treat those places with a product that contains glyphosate, such as Roundup® Weed & Grass Killer Ready-To-Use Plus.
In the fall, you can prevent chickweed seeds from germinating by applying Scotts® Turf Builder® With Halts® Crabgrass Preventer. It will feed your lawn while keeping weeds from sprouting in the spring. While Halts will not harm most lawns, check the label before use.
Chickweed is a annual weed found throughout North America most commonly as a lawn weed. Chickweed has a shallow root system and like most annual weeds it is best controlled in the spring or fall.
