Spike Grass (Distichlis spicata) Alternate common name: Salt Grass. Appearance: A grass that grows from 8 to 15 inches tall with a terminal flowering spike at its tip. Green in spring and summer, becomes light brown in fall and winter.

How do I get rid of prickly balls in my lawn?

Ways to Get Rid of Grass Burrs
They struggle with competition. Mow with a Bag and drop the height adjustment on your mower a few notches and give your lawn a short-trimmed cut. Products called MSMA or Orange Oil, typically found in stores, are considered good herbicides.

What is a grass burr?

Grass bur, or field sandbur, is an annual grassy weed that often pops up in lawns. Most homeowners notice the infestation when they step on one of its pesky burs. There are methods for killing the grass bur plant, but that is no solace to your bare feet if the burs are already in the grass.