Preventing Crabgrass Reinvasion in New Sod: The Critical Role of Grass Type and Site Preparation

Missing Information

To give specific advice, we need:

• Sod variety (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, etc.)
• Geographic location

Why It Matters

Bermuda grass offers more post-emergent crabgrass control options. Other grasses have fewer safe herbicides. Climate determines which grasses thrive and which weeds are problematic.

General Principle

Thoroughly remove existing vegetation (including crabgrass roots) before sodding. Any surviving crabgrass will quickly invade seams. Pre-emergent herbicides safe for the new sod type can be applied after rooting.