The Top 5 Hard-to-Treat Weeds in North Texas Landscapes
The Top 5 Hard-to-Treat Weeds in North Texas Landscapes
Published by Urban Garden Solutions
Weeds are a constant battle in any landscape, but some are far more stubborn than others. Certain weeds can challenge even the most diligent homeowners and lawn care pros, whether due to deep roots, resistance to herbicides, or sneaky growth habits.
Here are the top 5 weeds we consider the most difficult to treat in North Texas—and how we approach managing them at Urban Garden Solutions:
1. Nutsedge (Nutgrass)
Why it’s tricky: Nutsedge grows from underground tubers called nutlets, which can survive for years and multiply rapidly. It also grows faster than your turf, making it very noticeable.
Our solution: Targeted selective herbicides timed for active growth stages and cultural practices that reduce soil moisture and compaction.
2. Virginia Buttonweed
Why it’s tricky: This weed spreads through seed and underground stems (rhizomes). It thrives in moist, poorly drained soils and is often resistant to standard broadleaf weed killers.
Our solution: Multiple treatments with combination herbicides and correcting drainage or irrigation issues to reduce favorable growing conditions.
3. Dallisgrass
Why it’s tricky: Dallisgrass forms thick clumps and reproduces through seeds and underground rhizomes. It’s also highly drought-tolerant and competitive in both lawns and open beds.
Our solution: spot treatments with non-selective herbicides (carefully applied) and repeated applications to prevent regrowth. Thick, healthy turf helps crowd it out.
4. Chamberbitter (Mimosa Weed)
Why it’s tricky: It’s fast-growing, spreads by seed, and resembles small mimosa trees. It appears quickly in heat and becomes woody and stubborn by mid-summer.
Our solution: Early-season pre-emergent applications and repeated post-emergent herbicide treatments once visible.
5. Spurge
Why it’s tricky: Spurge is a prolific seeder with a spreading mat-like habit. It thrives in compacted soil and bare patches, growing low to the ground and evading mower blades.
Our solution: Consistent pre-emergent control, targeted spot sprays, and soil improvement to support turf density.
Don’t Fight the Weeds Alone
Weed control in North Texas isn’t just about spraying—it’s about timing, turf health, and smart product selection. At Urban Garden Solutions, we provide tailored weed management programs that identify and target the specific weeds threatening your landscape.
