On 28 Sep 2006 21:23:52 -0700, raycruzer wrote:
You can also pull out patches of crabgrass with the Ergonica Weed
Twister. On the weedtwister.com website there are photos of the Weed
Twister vs. Crabgrass.

Crabgrass seems to be a bigger problem this year than last. Part of
the problem is that most people don't want to face the challenge of
uprooting this runaway weed!

Other than for exercise, why bother? It's an annual. Ripping it out
only loosens the soil, leaves a bare spot and sets you up for more
weed seed germination. Keep the crabgrass mowed so it's not seeding,
and it'll die on its own in the fall. Reseed and learn to mow
properly and you'll have the problem licked.

Save the weed extractors for something they're truly useful for, like
tap-rooted perennials. Unless you want the exercise.

Me, I'm a lazy gardener. But a good one.

Kay