When it comes to maintaining beautiful lawns, nothing is more aggravating than crabgrass! Of all the turf problems that we get presented to us here at the nursery, crabgrass has to be number one (not to mention the one that is accompanied by the most frustration!). The good news is that there is a way to help prevent the germination of new crabgrass before it starts. Crabgrass primarily reproduces itself by way of seeds, but it requires several consecutive days of soil temperatures above 55 to 60 degrees for germination to occur. This makes spring in California an ideal time for crabgrass to infiltrate your lawn! However, if you act soon and apply a pre-emergent in early spring, you can beat those nasty weeds to the punch. That is why we at Orchard Nursery recommend applying Easy Livin’ Pre-Emergent Weed Control & Lawn Food once in January and once again in February. Master Nursery Easy Livin’ both prevents new weeds from germinating and feeds your lawn with enough nitrogen to green it up in time to enjoy your yard in spring. Maintaining a gorgeous lawn is all about timing and consistency, and Master Nursery Easy Livin’ is a great way to start your lawn right this year and avoid those headaches later in the season!