Controlling Nimbleweed (Nimblewill) in Lawns

A homeowner asks about eliminating "wimble weed" (likely nimbleweed or nimblewill, Muhlenbergia schreberi) in a lawn without hand-pulling. The expert explains that grassy weeds in a grass lawn are notoriously difficult to control chemically, much like broadleaf weeds in a broadleaf crop. No selective chemical solution is offered. However, the literature notes that this weed appears as dead patches during cool weather, which could make it easier to kill the affected area and resod.