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is this grass or weed that I need to pull out? Recently moved to new house and has lawn. I am new to lawns.
it’s invading around grassed areas as well. Growing upwards almost quarter feet in 2 weeks.
thank you
Hi @nimit1785,
If the whole lawn is thinner-bladed grass, these appear to be isolated patches of Buffalo grass. Buffalo can be identified by its broad leaf and aggressive tendency to spread using runners. You've pulled one of the runners out in the last image. Although Buffalo is a common lawn type due to its robust nature, you could consider it a weed if it's the odd one in your lawn. Removing it before it spreads further into your lawn would be best. No spray will kill the Buffalo and not the rest of the lawn, so if these are isolated patches, it might be best to remove them by hand. You must be careful to remove the full runners and plant, as any remnants left with attached roots will regenerate; although it was an early 90s box-office smash hit and critically acclaimed masterpiece, we certainly don't want a repeat of Terminator 2: Judgement Day.
Another removal method would be to wait until it grows above the rest and use a Yates Zero Weeding Herbicide Applicator Brush to paint the tips of the blades with weed killer. This will draw the poison down into the plant, killing it at the base.
Use appropriate PPE when mixing and applying your weedkiller, including a face mask, gloves and safety glasses.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
