The recent rains have created some good growing conditions for trees, shrubs and bushes, but also weeds.

Nutgrass and crabgrass are two such weeds plaguing area residents, Jackson's Greenhouse owner Dave Jackson said.

These varieties of weeds look similar to grass, but typically grow higher.

After you recognize the weeds from the grass, now comes the time to clear your lawn from these eyesores.

Typical crabgrass and nutgrass killer -- one product for both weeds -- needs to be applied twice five days apart, and will take care of the problem, Jackson said.

Children and pets should not play in the yard while the spray is be applied, but after it dries, the lawn is safe, he said.

As far as pets grazing on treated lawns, Jackson said they would have to eat a half of acre for the weed killer to lead to a trip to the vet.

Brown patch is also a concern for home owners.

"It turns brown in patches, kinda big circular patches out the lawn," he said. "And if they get out on the edge of the lawn where it's green and where it's brown, they'll see that the healthy blades are starting to turn brown in spots, and you can see the fungus growing on that blade."

If brown patch is not treated, the lawn may need reseeded, he said.

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