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Crabgrass preventer works when soil reaches 55°F—apply before germination, water in, and avoid overseeding for 4 months for season-long weed control.
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Crabgrass preventer works when soil reaches 55°F—apply before germination, water in, and avoid overseeding for 4 months for season-long weed control.
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