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Prep your lawn before vacation: mow at your normal height, water deeply, set your sprinklers, and check for weeds so you come back to a healthy yard.

What is carpetgrass? It can be a great grass for your lawn if you live in the South. We cover carpetgrass’s pros and cons and seeding tips.

To prevent spurge in your lawn, apply a pre-emergent herbicide like Balan or Dimension, solarize the soil, and keep a regular lawn care schedule.

To tell what spurge weed looks like, check for oval leaves on reddish stems, which produce a milky sap when cut. It often grows close to the ground.

To get rid of spurge weed, pull it out by hand or use a post-emergent herbicide like Trimec or Surge. Proper lawn care is key to prevent its return.