In Northeast, Ohio, spring is right around the corner. Many of us are ready for warm weather so we can start enjoying the outdoors again.
The arrival of spring also means it’s time to start thinking about your lawn. Before you know it, it will be time to mow, plant and water. To be sure your lawn stays healthy this season, it’s also important to consider adding regular weed control applications to your lawn care routine. This can help prevent and treat some of the most common lawn weeds in Ohio, including dandelions, creeping Charlie, and white clover, from taking over your lawn.
How to Identify Dandelions, Creeping Charlie, and White Clover
What Does a Dandelion Look Like?
A lawn dandelion is a bright yellow flower that is about 2-3 inches wide. The flowers sit on top of a hollow, leafless stem that can grow up to 12 inches tall. Dandelions also produce a white, fluffy seed head, which is a ball of seeds that is attached to a stem. The seeds are easily dispersed by the wind, making them easily spreadable from lawn to lawn.
What Does Creeping Charlie Look Like?
Creeping Charlie, also known as Ground Ivy, has small, round or kidney-shaped, scalloped leaves that are typically 2-3 inches in length. The leaves are dark green on a creeping stem. Creeping Charlie can spread rapidly and form dense mats. This lawn weed also produces small, pale purple flowers that typically appear in the spring.
What Does White Clover Look Like?
White clover is a common lawn weed that has small, white flowers that are about 1/4 inch wide. The flowers are arranged in clusters and are typically found at the end of long, thin stems. The leaves of white clover are typically green and are oval or circular in shape. White clover grows low to the ground, forming dense patches that can crowd out your lawn grass.
