Common North Texas Weeds: Identification Guide for Sherman

Michael Watrous

December 26, 2025

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5 min read

Identifying Common North Texas Weeds: A Sherman Homeowner’s Guide

A beautiful, uniform lawn is constantly threatened by a silent enemy—aggressive weeds that steal nutrients, water, and sunlight from your grass. For homeowners in Sherman and surrounding North Texas communities, few things are more frustrating than looking out at your yard and realizing the weeds are out of control. You take pride in your lawn, yet these invaders ruin curb appeal and leave your turf thin and patchy.

This battle is often lost because many homeowners rely on generic, store-bought products that fail to identify and target the specific weed species—or worse, are applied at the wrong stage of growth. Effective Lawn management starts with accurate identification and precise timing.

At North Texas Turf and Lighting (DBA NTX Turf Management), we believe education is the first step to winning the fight. As licensed lawn care professionals, we use superior, custom-blended products designed specifically for North Texas conditions. If your weeds have already taken over, you can Get started now with a professional program that addresses the problem at the root.

In this guide, we’ll help you:

Identify the most common broadleaf, grassy, and winter annual weeds in Sherman
Explain why DIY efforts often fail
Show the professional, systemic solution that eliminates weeds for good

III. The Villains: Broadleaf Weeds of North Texas

Broadleaf weeds are among the most visually disruptive lawn invaders. Their leaves look nothing like grass, and they often grow thick, low, and wide, outcompeting turf for resources.

A. What is the most common broadleaf weed in Sherman lawns?

Dandelions are a powerful competitor for moisture and nutrients. Left untreated, they can quickly take over a patchy lawn.

How to identify dandelions:

Bright yellow flowers that later form white, fluffy seed heads
Deeply notched, lobed leaves growing in a flat rosette near the ground

Because of their extensive taproot and seed production, most homeowners eventually turn to professional Lawn management and licensed weed control to regain control.

B. How do I get rid of clover and other low-growing broadleaf weeds?

Clover and similar low-growing weeds (such as henbit, chickweed, or dollar weed) require treatment of both the visible weed and underlying soil conditions. Effective control requires:

Post-emergent broadleaf treatments
Proper fertilization to restore turf dominance

Large clover patches indicate your lawn needs a systematic, professional approach. Homeowners ready to fix this can Get started now with our licensed programs.

IV. The Sneaky Enemies: Grassy & Winter Annual Weeds

Grassy weeds closely resemble turfgrass, often going unnoticed until damage occurs. Winter annual weeds germinate in cooler months and set the stage for spring problems.

C. What is crabgrass, and when should it be treated?

Crabgrass is one of the most destructive grassy weeds in North Texas.

Identification:

Wide, coarse, light-green to yellow-green blades
Grows in star-shaped clumps

Treatment Timing:

Pre-emergent application in early spring, when soil temperatures reach ~55°F
Missing this window guarantees ongoing summer problems

Professional Lawn management ensures pre-emergent applications are perfectly timed, eliminating the guesswork.

D. How can I stop winter weeds like Poa Annua?

Poa Annua (Annual Bluegrass) germinates in fall, grows through winter, and dies in early summer, leaving thin, dead patches.

Solution:

Fall pre-emergent application prevents germination
Ensures a thicker, healthier lawn in spring

For homeowners who want a year-round approach that includes both weeds and nutrition, you can Get started now with our 7-Step Weed Control & Fertilization Program.

V. The Hero’s Plan: Professional Weed Elimination

E. Why do store-bought weed killers fail?

Retail weed killers often fail because they are:

Generic: “One-size-fits-all”
Diluted: Weaker formulations
Misapplied: Timing and conditions often wrong

Licensed professionals use targeted products applied at the right stage, ensuring visible results.

F. What is the 7-Step Weed Control & Fertilization Program?

This year-round program includes:

Pre-emergent applications in late winter and fall
Post-emergent treatments for active weeds
High-grade fertilization to build thick, healthy turf

It removes frustration and delivers long-term results. Homeowners ready to take control of their lawns can Get started now with NTX Turf Management today.