How to Control Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) in Central Texas Lawns If you’ve noticed bright green clumps popping up across your lawn in late winter and early spring, you’re likely dealing with annual bluegrass (Poa annua). This cool-season grassy weed thrives in Central Texas conditions and has become one of the most frustrating lawn problems for homeowners. As a horticulturist working here in the Texas Hill Country, I want to give you a clear, realistic approach to managing it—because the old “just use a pre-emergent” advice isn’t working like it used to. What Is Annual Bluegrass? Annual bluegrass is a winter annual weed that germinates in the fall, grows through [...]

If you’ve noticed patches of light green, fast-growing grass popping up in your lawn during the cooler months, you’re likely dealing with rescuegrass. This common Central Texas weed can be frustrating, but understanding its life cycle is the key to getting ahead of it. What Is Rescuegrass? Rescuegrass is an annual cool-season grass, which means it germinates in the fall, grows through winter and early spring, and then dies out naturally once the summer heat arrives. While that might sound like good news, the problem is that it produces plenty of seeds before it dies—setting you up for an even bigger issue next year. Why It’s Hard to Kill After [...]