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February in the Southeast is deceptive. The air still has a chill, your Bermuda or Zoysia is brown and dormant, and it feels like spring is weeks away. But underground, weed seeds are already sensing soil temperatures — and once those temps hit 55°F for several consecutive days, crabgrass and goosegrass start germinating. That’s why pre-emergent timing is the single most important decision you’ll make for your Southeast lawn this month. Why Timing Matters More Than Product Here’s the thing...