Eradicating Nimblewill In Montgomery County...One Lawn at a Time

Recently on some of our older properties in Plymouth Meeting,  Pottstown, and Flourtown, nimblewill has become more and more common.  Nimblewill is a commonly encountered crabgrass-like weed that can be found in your lawn. It is very clumpy and can become a eyesore in a thick, healthy lawn.  

Nimblewill is its active state

In early March and April, nimblewill is very insightly

The key to preventing nimblewill from becoming a problem in your lawn is good preventive lawn maintenance. Here are some tips for preventing nimblewill and other similar grass-like weeds from taking root:

•          Have a professional soil test for a low pH; soil with a low pH is more susceptible to nimblewill infestation.

•          Fill in any low spots in your lawn with top soil to prevent constantly moist soil, which encourages nimblewill growth.

•    Trim overgrown tree branches and shrubs to allow sun light to reach damp areas.

•       Consider overseeding your lawn with grass seed to develop a thick, healthy lawn that chokes out weeds.  
  If nimblewill is causing you problems, Weed Man offers a specific program designed to eradicate nimblewill and other tough weeds, like nutsedge and annual bluegrass.