What is that Strange Looking Weed in my Yard?
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This is the time of year that most grasses "go to seed." It is a normal process and usually a sign of healthy growing grass. Seeing all those seed heads can be a mystery to some people and they think their lawn is being overrun by some weird weed. I assure you that what you are seeing is not a weed. It is just seed heads, a normal component of grass seeding.
My customers have told me that they don't collect the clippings when the grass goes to seed so that they can "re-seed their lawn." It is a nice thought and I am glad that they are leaving the clippings on the lawn to recycle the nutrients, but the seed is not mature enough to contribute to seeding a lawn. The grass would have to be left to grow to full maturity and dry out for the seed to be viable to reseed the lawn. Still, it is a good thought on their part. After your lawn goes to seed and you have mown off the seed heads, the stalks will be left behind. They will turn a tan color and, depending on the amount of seed heads that have been produced, can leave your lawn looking a little rough until the stalks break off. It also seems that the lawn looks a little thin as it has used up a good deal of energy to produce the seed heads. Give it a week or so and it will come back fairly well. Be sure to continue water as needed, mow high and follow your normal lawn fertilization program.