Lawn weeds can be a nuisance and a threat to your lawn, but they’re also an important part of the ecosystem.
If you have a healthy lawn and keep it well-watered and fertilized, you shouldn’t have too many problems with weeds.
However, if your lawn is stressed or undernourished, then weeds could become a bigger problem than usual.
Here are some common types of lawn weeds that you may want to watch out for:
Southern crabgrass
Southern crabgrass is a winter annual grass that can grow up to 5 inches tall.
It has a distinct purple color and grows in bunches, making it easy to spot.
Southern crabgrass can be found in most areas of the United States, but it’s more common in warmer climates like Florida and Texas.
White clover
White clover is a perennial weed that can be found in lawns and other areas of grassy ground.
It is a leguminous plant, meaning that it has nitrogen-fixing properties (it uses bacteria to convert nitrogen from the air into forms that plants can use).
The leaves of white clover grow in pairs along the stem.
They have three leaflets with rounded tips, which vary in size depending on how old they are.
White clover flowers are small and white-yellow in color; these form between June and September depending on where you live in North America.
Yellow nutgrass
Yellow nutgrass is a perennial weed that grows in lawns, gardens, and fields.
It forms a dense mat of stems, leaves, and roots.
The leaves are bright green with a yellow midrib.
The flowers are small and white.
Yellow foxtail
Yellow foxtail is a common lawn weed.
It can be identified by its yellow flowers and stems, which are topped with a brown seed head.
This grass grows in lawns and fields, as well as along roadsides, waste places, and other open areas where it can get enough sunlight to survive.
Yellow foxtail has an extensive root system that makes it difficult to control by pulling or mowing alone; this makes pre-emergent herbicides such as bentazon effective against it (if applied before seeds sprout).
Bindweed (field bindweed, morning glory)
Bindweed is a perennial vine that can grow up to 20 feet long.
It has heart-shaped leaves with white or pink flowers and produces pods with seeds inside.
Bindweed can be found in fields, gardens, and roadsides.
Birds like to eat the seeds of bindweed so they will spread it around when they defecate outside of their nests.
The weed also spreads by runners underground as well as through seed dispersal by birds or wind currents
Chickweed
Chickweed is a common lawn weed that grows in small patches throughout the lawn.
Chickweed is an annual weed that grows in most temperate regions of the world and can be identified by its small, oval leaves and stems that are covered with fine hairs.
The plant produces white flowers from May to September.
At maturity, it forms seed pods containing numerous seeds that germinate during warm days followed by cool nights (50-70 F).
Spotted spurge
Spotted spurge is a perennial weed with small yellow flowers, which grow in clusters at the stem tips.
The leaves are dark green and oval-shaped with serrated edges.
The plant can grow up to 1 foot tall and spreads quickly across your lawn or garden bed if left untreated.
It thrives in sunny areas but also grows well in shade and partial shade conditions as well.
Spotted spurge can be found growing throughout North America and Europe, including Canada’s prairie provinces where it flourishes during hot summers along with other weeds like chickweed, dandelion, and annual bluegrass (Poa annual).
Annual bluegrass
Annual bluegrass is a perennial grass that grows in the spring and summer, but it can also be found throughout the year.
This weed tends to grow in lawns, gardens, and other areas where it may cause damage to your plants if left untreated.
Annual bluegrass is characterized by its long stems and narrow leaves that grow from nodes on these stems.
The flowers are small and greenish-yellow in color with five petals which are arranged in a star pattern around the center of each bloom.
You can identify annual bluegrass by looking for these characteristics when you’re out on walks around your property or visiting friends’ houses during the summer months (when this weed tends to flourish).
Ant plant
Ant plants are a common sight in the garden, especially if you grow a lot of flowers.
They’re easy to recognize because their leaves look like little cups.
The ants live inside these cups and eat the nectar that collects there from time to time.
Ant plants can be identified by their heart-shaped leaves, which are usually green but sometimes red or purple as well!
The only way to get rid of an ant-plant is by pulling it out by hand or using tools like shovels if you have more than one plant growing near each other on your property (which isn’t recommended).
But don’t worry–it won’t hurt anything else around your home when removing these pests!
Balsam apple
The Balsam apple is a common weed that grows to 2m tall.
It has a single stem with alternate, simple leaves and white flowers with five petals and many stamens.
The fruit of the balsam apple is a small red drupe with one seed inside it, which can be seen through the thin skin when mature.
The plant spreads by seeds, which are produced by female flowers on separate plants from male ones (which don’t produce any).
The seeds travel long distances in wind or water before germinating where they land.
Bindweed
Bindweed is a climbing vine that can grow up to 10 feet long.
It has green leaves, white flowers, and purple berries.
Bindweed grows in lawns, fields, and gardens throughout the United States.
This perennial weed can be identified by its distinctive stem that wraps around other plants or structures as it climbs up them.
Buttonbush
Buttonbush is a common, broad-leafed shrub in the buttonwood family.
Buttonbush is a perennial that grows in wet areas or near bodies of water.
It has long, narrow leaves that are opposite each other on the stem and alternate along its length.
The flowers are small and white with five petals; they grow in clusters at the ends of branches in late spring/early summer (May-June).
Buttonbush seeds are dispersed by wind or water when they fall from their capsules after ripening in early autumn (September-October).
The seeds germinate easily during warm weather when there is adequate moisture in the soil;
however, seedlings do not survive freezing temperatures well since they lack cold hardiness traits like other plants do.”
Bittercress
Bittercress is a low-growing weed with a triangular leaf shape, opposite leaves, and toothed edges.
It grows in damp areas such as lawns and gardens.
The roots of bittercress are thick and fleshy, while its stems are hollow with nodes that contain florets (flower clusters).
The flowers are yellow with four petals and the seeds are small, round, and black with white stripes on them.
Catnip
Common catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia.
The leaves are aromatic and can repel insects, making it an effective insect repellent for your garden.
The plant also has medicinal uses:
It can be used in salads or as tea, but if you eat too much of it, you may experience headaches or feelings of dizziness.
Chickweed
Chickweed is a common weed that grows in lawns, gardens, and other cultivated areas.
Chickweed is an annual plant that grows quickly and spreads by seed.
It can be found in lawns and gardens in the spring and fall.
Chickweed grows best in well-drained soil with full sun exposure; however, it will tolerate partial shade if necessary.
The leaves of chickweed have smooth edges which are soft to the touch when rubbed between your fingers.
The flower heads are usually white but may also be pinkish or purplish depending on the variety you are growing (there are several different types).
Clover, red and white
Clover, red and white
Clover is a common lawn weed.
It’s not just a weed problem, though–clovers are plants in the pea and bean family (Fabaceae).
They’re perennial flowering plants that produce seeds that are often used for grazing by livestock.
There are two types of clover: white clover (Trifolium repens) and red clover (Trifolium pratense).
Cocklebur
Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) is a prickly burr that grows on ditches and embankments.
It’s a member of the sunflower family and can be found throughout the United States.
The plant is perennial and spreads by seeds.
It can grow up to 3 feet tall with bright green leaves about one inch wide.
The flowers are yellow, with five petals each containing three-lobed tips on top; they appear in late summer through fall before turning into black berries that contain seeds that will germinate in springtime.
The berries are toxic if eaten by humans or pets; however, they’re safe for use as birdseed since birds don’t eat them either!
Cudweed
Cudweed (a member of the sunflower family) is a common weed that grows on lawns.
It has large, hairy leaves and flowers from May to September, reaching heights up to 2 feet tall.
Dandelion
Dandelions are a common lawn weed.
They can be identified by their bright yellow flowers and taproot, which looks like a lion’s tail.
Dandelions grow best in moist soil, so they’re often found near water sources such as sprinklers or irrigation systems.
Dandelions are easy to control by pulling them out of your lawn with your bare hands or using a dandelion weeder tool (like this one).
You can also spray them with an herbicide containing glyphosate if you don’t want to pull them out yourself–just make sure not to spray any part of the plant that will be eaten!
Dollarweed
Dollarweed is a common lawn weed.
It has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and small, oval leaves that grow in opposite pairs.
Dollarweed grows in full sun or partial shade and can be controlled with pre-emergent weed killers.
Eclipta weed, prostrata
Prostrata eclipta weed is an annual weed that can be a problem in late summer and fall.
This weed grows low to the ground and produces small yellow flowers.
It’s an easy-to-spot lawn weed because it doesn’t have leaves, but rather tiny stems with white hairs on them.
The plant spreads by seed and by rooting at its base if it comes into contact with soil or another plant (like grass).
The best way to control prostrate eclipta is through prevention–keep your lawn healthy so it can outcompete this pesky annual!
Fleabane daisy, rough and Stinking Roger, common
Fleabane daisy is a common weed in lawns and gardens. It can grow up to 1.5 m tall, with small white flowers that bloom from June to September.
The leaves are oval-shaped and have yellowish-green veins on top of them, while their undersides are smooth and hairless.
Fleabane daisy has long stems with many branches coming out at different angles from their base, giving them an irregular appearance when compared with other plants in your yard or garden space (such as grasses).
You may notice fleabane daisy because of its height;
however, this perennial weed can also be identified by its yellowish-green leaves and long, thin stems that look like blades of grass poking out from underneath the soil surface
Foxtail, green and yellow and Squirreltail grasses, giant and Squirreltail grasses, western
Foxtail is a perennial weed that grows in lawns and gardens.
It has a distinctive seed head that looks like a fox’s tail (hence the name).
Foxtail can be controlled with a pre-emergent herbicide such as corn gluten meal or Milorganite fertilizer when the soil temperature reaches 40 degrees F.
If you choose to use an organic control method, try to keep your lawn healthy by mowing it often so it doesn’t grow too long between cuts.
Conclusion On Common Lawn Weeds
The best way to control weeds is to prevent them from growing in the first place.
You can do this by using mulch and compost as a barrier between seedlings and your lawn.
You can also use herbicides that are labeled for use on lawns, such as glyphosate (sold as Roundup), but these products can cause harm if you get them on your skin or inhale them while spraying them onto plants.
If all else fails, try contacting a professional landscaper who has experience dealing with weeds like these!