Best Crabgrass Preventer Reviews & Buyers Guide by Experts [May 2023]

Scotts WeedEX Prevent with Halts prevents crabgrass all season long

Stops crabgrass before it starts

Apply in early spring for season-long prevention of crabgrass, Fall application prevents winter weeds such as poa annua, henbit and chickweed

Effective pre-emergent control of crabgrass, foxtail, spurge, oxalis, and other grassy and broadleaf weeds

Use on all lawn and grass types (except dichondra or bentgrass)

one application prevents crabgrass all season long

apply in spring to prevent crabgrass and problem weeds all season long

fall application prevents winter weeds, such as poa annua, henbit and chickweed

rain, snow or freezing weather after application won't affect product performance

apply in fall to prevent moss

CRABGRASS KILLER: Crabgrass Killer for Lawns kills crabgrass and other listed grass weeds -- to the root

EASY APPLICATION: The convenient sprayer connects to a garden hose and automatically dispenses the crabgrass killer

USE ON: Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass & Fescue lawns. Does not harm your lawn.

RAINPROOF PROTECTION: Rainproof in 1 hour

COVERAGE AREA: Treats up to 5,000 square feet

5,000 Square feet

Dimension crabgrass control herbicide

Can be applied up to 4 weeks later than other crabgrass preventers

Controls crab both before & after it germinates

One application prevents crabgrass all season long

Apply in spring to prevent crabgrass and problem weeds all season long

Fall application prevents winter weeds, such as poa annua, henbit and chickweed

Rain, snow or freezing weather after application won't affect product performance

Apply in fall to prevent moss

Features dimension crabgrass control herbicide

Can be applied up to 4 weeks later than other crabgrass preventer

Controls crab both before & after it germinates

Controls crabgrass all season long

Low use rates, non staining

Non-staining formula

Low use rate

Covers 5,000 square feet

Contains dimension, the first pre and post emergent control crabgrass technology

Controls crabgrass all season long, both before and after it germinates

Provides the nutrients needed for a beautiful green thick lawn

Can be applied up to 4 weeks later than other crabgrass preventers

Slow release formula will not burn the lawn

PREEMERGENT WEED CONTROL - Apply this product to lawns or gardens in the spring, and it will keep weeds and crabgrass out for the whole season.

READY TO USE - Bonide weed preventer is ready to use, and it is easy to apply. It can be applied up to 4 weeks later than other crabgrass preventers and provides up to four months of crabgrass control

COVERS UP TO 5,000 SQUARE FEET - This bag can treat up to 5,000 square feet of turfgrass. It can be used on cool-season and warm-season turfgrass. Apply the granular product to the ground as directed by the label.

CRABGRASS AND OTHER WEED KILLER - This weed killer and prevention technique can help clear out, control, or suppress over twenty different weeds. This includes foxtail, chickweed, annual bluegrass, barnyard grass, goosegrass, spurge, and more.

FOR LAWN AND ORNAMENTAL USE - Use this product on lawns or ornamentals as directed on the bag for the best results. Do not apply this to fruit or vegetable plants, and do not allow people or pets to enter the treated area until dust has settled.

Spring application keeps weeds and crabgrass out for the whole season

Covers up to 5000 square feet

For use on lawns and gardens

Does not contain fertilizer

Ready to use

PROVIDES OUTSTANDING PRE-EMERGENT CONTROL of over 20 broadleaf and more than 20 grassy weeds in your landscape, turf, and ornamental planting areas

TARGETS HARD TO CONTROL WEEDS: Crabgrass, Sandbur, Chickweed, Goosegrass, Poa Annua, Purslane, and many more

EASY TO USE: Convenient tip and measure packaging for easy and accurate application every time

EXCELLENT TANK MIX PARTNER: Can be mixed with post emergent herbicides for additional control

MIX RATE and USE SITE: Mix 1.1 – 1.6 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft on Residential Turf, Golf Courses, Commercial Turf, Landscape, Grounds Maintenance, Ornamental Plantings, and Tree Plantations (including noncropland areas)

Plant based formula feeds the soil for strong roots and lush, green grass

Effective pre-emergent crabgrass and weed control including: annual bluegrass, barnyard grass, black medic, black nightshade, buckhorn plantain, catchweed, bedstraw, common lambs quarters, curly dock, dandelion, giant foxtail, large crabgrass, orchard grass, purslane, quack grass, redroot pigweed, shuttercane, smooth crabgrass, velvetleaf, woolly cupgrass and yellow foxtail

Formulated for a wide variety of grasses in all geographic areas

Slow release nutrients: apply every 8-weeks for vigorous turf growth

10-0-2 NPK fertilizer analysis provides essential nutrients for a healthy lawn

No added phosphates, meets all local and regional environmental fertilizer regulations

High quality, plant based nutrition without smelly manure, biosolids or harsh chemicals

Provides exceptional results in colder weather

No re-entry restrictions for people or pets after application