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Crabgrass in New Wisconsin Seeding: Mow High, Bag, Wait for Winter Kill

2.5 weeks in, back yard full of foot-tall crabgrass. Mow high, bag clippings, wait for winter kill. Spring: pre-emergent at 70°F soil temp. Don't treat now — chemicals hurt new grass.

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