𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲? Spurge is a low-growing weed that tends to grow in any open area, especially sidewalk cracks and thin lawns. It often grows in poor or compacted soil. Spurge has a central taproot that can be up to 2 feet long and plants can grow to be up to 3 feet wide. Thousands of seeds are produced by each plant. The best defense against spurge is a thick, healthy lawn. If you need to purge the spurge from your lawn, here's a few practices you can use: - apply pre-emergent to prevent seeds from sprouting -treat any spurge with herbicide if not near other plants -pulling any spurge that is near other desirable plants -Aerate your lawn at least once a year to help de-compact your soil . . #graczyklawnandlandscaping #takebackyourweekend #LawnMaintenanceMonday #spurge #landscaping #lawncare #kearneyne #nebraska