Weeds are a significant threat to your lawn or yard. They’re opportunistic plants that can grow in nearly any environment and are difficult to control. Once they grow in your yard, weeds compete with your plants for water, sunlight, and nutrients even with proper fertilization. As a result, your plants become unhealthy, and your yard looks unsightly.
In Indianapolis, various weeds can grow on your lawn. Learning about these weeds can help you identify and eliminate them.
There are two broad categories of weeds that you may find in your Indianapolis yard – broadleaf and grassy. Below, we’ll discuss both kinds and give examples of common varieties.
1) Broadleaf Weeds
These weeds have broad leaves and can spread quickly. You can identify these weeds by their central vein that runs from the center leading to smaller veins. The weeds can range from a single flower to blossom clusters.
Common types of broadleaf weeds in Indianapolis include:
- Dollar weed: This weed is light to dark green and has a round shape. They look like mini lily pads and grow on moist, shady lawns. Dollar weeds may also be found in roadside ditches and swamps.
- Dandelion: This weed has bright yellow flowers with a white puffball at the top of the stem. They spread quickly because the wind can easily carry their seeds to different places.
- Clover: While many don’t consider clovers a weed, they can still grow in your lawn and compete with your grass. You can identify clovers by their three leaves arranged in a circular pattern.
- Spurge: Spurge is a low-growing weed that has a deep green color. They grow in shady areas and can spread aggressively. This is because spurge weed produces thousands of seeds that can spread through.
2) Grassy Weeds
The other kind of weed is grassy weeds. They closely resemble grass that may grow in your yard, making them difficult to identify. Grassy weeds also have a shallow root system, so they can spread quickly and compete with your grass for resources. Common types of grassy weeds in Indianapolis include:
- Crabgrass: You can identify crabgrass by its stems. Their stems resemble crag legs, hence the name. Crabgrass is coarse, light green, and grows in clumps. They can even grow up to 2 feet tall.
- Goosegrass: You can find goosegrass in areas with high traffic, compacted soil, or poor turfgrass cover. They have an erect and flattened stem with smooth few long hairs along the edges.
- Foxtail: Foxtail is a grassy weed that resembles a fox’s tail. It has a narrow, cylindrical spikelet with sharp bristles that easily attach to clothing or fur. Foxtail thrives in different environments, such as moist or dry soils.
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