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Spurge

Spurge, commonly known as spotted and/or prostrate spurge, is an annual summer weed that grows low

and can reach up to three feet in diameter. This weed will not only appear in weak areas in your lawn, but also sidewalk cracks, gardens and landscape beds.

How to Identify
Spurge

Spurge grows in areas with compacted soil in a matted wagon wheel shape, centered with red and surrounded by green, oval-shaped leaves. Also, be aware of milky white sap that may ooze from it because it can irritate the skin.

spurge weed growing in a mated, circular shape with red steams and green, oval-shaped leaves with splotches of purple
Lawn getting sprayed for treatment

Prevent Spurge in
Your Lawn

  • When the soil is moist, you can pull the weeds from the roots. Do this before it flowers so it can’t produce more seeds.
  • Mulching is an effective way to smother the weeds before they grow too much.
  • Applying a non-selective herbicide can also kill spurge when it’s young.
  • Solarizing is also an option, but it will kill anything else in the soil that’s in that area.
The team at Grass Master can help prevent spurge in your lawn.

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