Why Your Addison Lawn Has Weeds — And How to Stop Them

A lush, green lawn is something every Addison homeowner wants—but if you’re seeing patches of crabgrass, dandelions, or creeping spurge, you’re not alone. North Texas lawns, especially in urban areas like Addison, TX, are magnets for persistent weeds. But the good news is that with the right treatment plan, you can get them under control and enjoy a healthy, vibrant lawn all year.

Why Do Weeds Keep Invading Your Addison Lawn?

Weeds thrive in Addison for several reasons:

1. Our Local Climate

Addison sits in a hot, humid zone with warm soil nearly year-round. That’s the perfect recipe for fast-growing weed species like:

• Crabgrass
  
  
• Spotted spurge
  
  
• Dallisgrass
  
  
• Purslane
  
  
• Nutsedge
  
  

Even a few days of rain and sun can trigger massive weed germination in your yard.

2. Improper Mowing or Watering

Cutting your grass too short or watering too frequently encourages weed takeover. Weeds love stressed turf, and thin, weak grass creates space for them to sprout.

For example, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recommends adjusting your mowing height and watering deeply, but infrequently, to promote deep grass roots that choke out weeds.



3. Lack of Pre-Emergent Protection

Many homeowners skip seasonal weed prevention, not realizing that pre-emergent herbicides are the best defense against weeds before they even emerge.