Malcolm Hoar wrote:
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That doesn't look like crabgrass to me- more like a wild ass stretch of St.
Augustine or Bermuda gone nuts.

I do think you may have scored a bullseye with St Augustine.

It is growing in a area that is very shaded and very damp
(actually, it gets pretty soggy right in that spot). I think
that environment is perfect for St Augustine and not suitable
for crabgrass.

I can have another shot at adjusting my irrigation to prevent
the excessive moisture. However, my previous attempts have
been a complete failure. I should reconsider the possibility
of a severe drainage problem in that spot or even an underground
leak in the irrigation system and/or even the main water supply
which runs through that area.

Hmmm, 3 out of my 4 irrigation zones have pipes in that
vincinity and the main city supply runs through there too.
Methinks I have a leak!





Sounds like you're lucky enough to have a small leak. Last person that
posted with a leek had a $4-500 water bill. Lived in FL with sandy soil,
no water signs.

If I might hijack your thread for a moment. Killing off Crabgrass,
beyond using a preemergent can it be spot killed with a torch while
young and well before it seeds?

It's the only thing in my "yard" that I want to destroy. Then I can seed
my clover in..