Austin area weeds?

TheFied

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I have a bunch of weeds in the yard that I work at pulling out by hand (glove and one tool I have). It isn't fun. I put down Corn Gluten in November and again a few weeks back but I still have some weeds. Part of the territory I guess. Nutgrass and clover seem to be the most common right now. There are some other ones but I can't find them online or don't know the name. Any additions are appreciated.

crab grass

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nut grass

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dallis grass

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White Clover

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I forgot about onion grass. I hate those. That is probably my biggest source of weeds. I can't seem to get the onion root out. I try hard but no luck.
 
Water, fertilizer, compost, sunlight, and regular mowing will eventually pay off. If the broadleaf weeds get out of control then I've used 2-4-D or something similar on a selective basis, but I avoid it. There's not much you can do about the grassy weeds expect pull them and encourage the turfgrass.
 
At my old house I eliminated the crab grass after 3 years of pulling and making sure the turf grass grew in tight.
 
I have a TON of Dallis and some other kind of weed that creeps and has a real light root system. Not sure what it is, but it comes up very easily, but sticks to your socks and stuff. It grows OVER the grass and I am assuming I can get it with a broad leaf hose-end spray.
 

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