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Why Are My Landscape Beds So Weedy in June?

June 3rd, 2026

Landscape beds can get out of control fast in June. One month, your beds look clean from spring cleanup. A few weeks later, weeds are popping through, shrubs are growing out of shape, grass is creeping into the edges, and the whole property starts looking messy again. This is normal in the Chicago South suburbs. June brings warm soil,...

Is It Too Late to Prevent Crabgrass in June?

May 27th, 2026

The grass has woken up. Soil temperatures have risen. Spring weeds have shown up. And if crabgrass prevention was not applied earlier in the season, crabgrass has likely already started to germinate. So, is it too late to prevent crabgrass in June? In most cases, yes. By June, you are usually not preventing crabgrass anymore. You are...

Is It Too Late to Spray Weeds in My Lawn at the End of May?

May 20th, 2026

The short answer is no. It is not too late to spray many weeds in your lawn at the end of May. In fact, late May is a common time for homeowners to notice weeds because the lawn is actively growing, temperatures are warming up, and broadleaf weeds like dandelions, clover, plantain, and creeping Charlie are much easier to see. But...