Moss in lawn grass is a symptom of shade, acidic or compacted soil, wet ground or thin turf. Here is how to kill it, rake it out, reseed, and fix the cause so it doesn't return.
Identify and Control Weeds in Lawns and Gardens
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Henbit germinates in fall and flowers in spring. Identify it by its clasping leaves, then pull, mulch or spray in fall for the best control window.
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Apply pre-emergent when soil at 1–2 inches holds 50–55°F for several days; in fall, when it cools to about 70°F. Timing signs, split doses and seeding rules.