Bare Patches
Poa annua (AKA annual bluegrass) leaves behind an uneven and patchy look because it grows faster and dies faster than the rest of your turf.
An Aggressive, Lawn-Killing Weed
Poa annua (AKA annual bluegrass) leaves behind an uneven and patchy look because it grows faster and dies faster than the rest of your turf.
It robs the rest of your turf of valuable nutrients, water, and sunlight, which can force out your more desirable and healthy-coloured turf.
Poa annua is particularly harmful to maturing grasses that have not yet had the opportunity to become fully established.
Poa annua seeds can be accidentally spread by mowing your lawn or even just walking from one area to another.
Poa annua doesn’t stand up to hot, dry conditions. This leads to it frequently dying mid-season and leaving yellow spots in its wake.
A lot of homeowners get frustrated trying to manage this themselves. Call a poa annua control expert to save yourself the time and disappointment.
Poa annua is one of the most common cool-season weeds that homeowners encounter as they tend to their lawns. Although it can be an issue on all lawns, it is primarily found in areas where Bermuda grass, fescue, and bentgrass are grown.
The most common types of “Poa” include:
Poa annua is clearly distinguishable from desirable turfgrass species, with aggressive, unsightly characteristics that earn its classification as a weed. It not only uses up the valuable nutrients, water, and resources that you want to nourish your desirable turfgrass.
It also leaves behind unsightly bare patches when it dies in the heat of the summer, causing lawns to take on a dry, unhealthy appearance.
When it comes to killing poa annua, prevention is critical. So is early identification. Homeowners often take action when they notice the white, flowery seed heads adorning their lawns. However, once poa has reached this stage of maturity, it is often too late for post-emergent treatment.
If your lawn has had poa issues in the past, you can be sure that they will return once again – whether annually, biannually, or sporadically. Effective poa treatment involves strategically timed pre-emergent treatments and a long-term plan with a trained professional.
Poa germinates in the late fall or early spring, so timing is important in controlling this hearty invader. Your Weed Man professional can provide a thorough inspection of your lawn and create a customized treatment plan.
To control annual bluegrass, the best defence is a good offence. This starts by maintaining a thick, healthy lawn with a strong root base. A dense lawn and root system will not allow poa and other invasive weeds to take root and grow.
This includes:
By the time you notice it, the damage has already begun. Don’t wait! Find the local Weed Man in your area today!
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