Broadleaf Weeds
Broadleaf weed identification is relatively simple because they stick out like a sore thumb. The leaves look nothing like grass, and although some of their flowers look pretty, these weeds can quickly turn a great yard into a graveyard.
Grassy Weeds
To the untrained eye, distinguishing turf grass from grassy weeds is tough because the two can look identical. But with practice and persistence, you can learn to identify lawn weeds—and even the difference between grass and sedge—by inspecting the primary vegetative characteristics of your lawn.
Grass Basics
The key to a healthy, green lawn is just below the surface—soil. Grass stores and receives almost all of its moisture and nutrients from the soil, so lawn care tip number one is this: To get the best look and feel for your yard, start from the ground up.
Lawn Pests
Lawn insect identification requires a lot: the lawn pest’s appearance, a description of the damage caused, the region and time of year, and what type of turf grass is planted—it can be difficult. Here’s what our experts look for when identifying the lawn-destroying insects.
Turf Grasses
If you moved into a new home and want to start enjoying your yard more often, turf grass identification is the first step to building a truly stunning lawn. Start by inspecting the primary vegetative features of your turf grass, including some of the following characteristics—or our TruGreen® experts could identify them for you in a matter of minutes.
Lawn Diseases
Lawn disease is caused by a microorganism attacking a prone species of grass in the right environment. Unfortunately, a dull mower blade or poor irrigation can also resemble lawn fungus damage like brown patches or dead grass. Learn to spot and treat diseases so you can reclaim your outdoor space.
