It can be very difficult to control...
Nutsedges are perennial weeds in the sedge family that superficially resemble grasses. Although they're often referred to as nutgrass, and do indeed resemble grasses, they're not grasses at all... rather they're true sedges.
Nutsedges grow mainly from tubers – or nutlets – formed on rhizomes, mostly in the upper 12 inches of the soil. Their leaves (or bracts) are V-shaped in cross section, thicker and stiffer than most grasses, and are arranged in sets of three at the base, whereas grass leaves are in sets of two.
Their stems are solid, and in cross section are triangular in shape, while grass stems are hollow and round, and
in cross section are almost flat or oval.
Yellow Nutsedge is the variety most common to Northern Virginia... and you'll want to know as much as yo u can about it to ensure your lawn care efforts are well-targeted.
 During the Summer this grass-like weed will grow much faster than your grass, so will soon grow above it… and quickly become quite apparent. It’s yellowy/green in color, and if allowed to grow too tall, will form yellowy-brown spiked seed heads. If left untreated, the leaves will die back in the Fall, only to sprout again late the following Spring.
Nutsedges prefer poorly-drained soil and spread both by seed and underground tubers, which are about the size of popcorn kernels. You can easily pull the stem and leaves out of the ground, but you’ll almost always leave the tubers behind… and they're sure to sprout new leaves.
Nutsedge is one of the most difficult weeds to control selectively, without damaging the good grass. In fact, many lawn care companies will tell you there's no chemical treatment for it. And if they do know of one, they still won’t offer it – because they lack the knowledge required to apply it safely and effectively... and the solution isn't cheap.
If your lawn technician notices nutsedge in your lawn he/she should alert you and note it in your file. If you decide you’d like to schedule nutsedge control treatment, call our office at 730.450.0034. Mowing your lawn often enough to prevent the seed heads from forming will help to minimize the risk it spreading. And if you know there's nutsedge in your neighbor's lawn, make sure you get them to agree to cutting their lawn frequently tool... and share this article with them
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