Winter Weed Control
Many homeowners struggle with weeds in their lawn during the spring season because they turned a blind eye during the fall and winter. When it comes to winter annual weed control, the key is to start early and not wait until the issue goes out of hand. In areas with milder climatic conditions, weeds can slowly take over the whole landscape, and you will be left with a weed disaster to deal with in the spring. They silently start to germinate in late summer or fall, grow slowly through the winter, and grow fast in the spring, when they flower and produce many seeds. The best way to overcome such a situation and protect the lawn is to control weeds as soon as they start to germinate.
Types of weeds
Before beginning with weed control, it is essential to know about the types of weeds that can invade the lawn. Examples of annual winter weeds include bluegrass, bindii, dandelions, chickweed, henbit, hop clover, wild geranium, and lawn burweed.
Weed control
Weed growth is facilitated by an unhealthy and poorly maintained lawn, including too high or low nitrogen levels, overly dry, wet, or compacted soils, and poor drainage. The best way to prevent weeds from germinating is to ensure that the lawn is properly maintained. A healthy landscape and undergoes regular and timely mowing, aerating, fertilizing, and watering is most unlikely to see an uncontrollable weed growth. Thick grass and mulched flower beds will act as a deterrent for weed germination. Keep the lawn clean and maintained to curb growth. A landscape or lawn maintenance service can assist in keeping the landscape in top shape.
Most homeowners may consider the use of chemical herbicides as the simplest way to get rid of weeds. But, chemical weed killers are not only harmful and unsafe for health but also are not environmentally friendly. Use a natural or organic weed-killer that kills weed without damaging the lawn. Not all sprays can be used on every type of grass. Therefore, it is also essential to identify the grass variety to choose the safest spray that is compatible with it. Call an expert to know about the right time and conditions suitable for applying herbicide in your specific location. Use a preemergence herbicide during fall if you have had a problem of annual weeds in the lawn. For an effective and long-lasting weed control solution, apply it again around six to nine weeks later.
It is essential to pay attention to weed control in winters. Starting preventive annual weed control treatment in early winter will help restrict both annual and perennial weeds, and will keep the lawn looking lively and attractive in spring. It will also help in reducing the lawn care efforts required during the spring and summer. To avoid a hassle, you can hire a landscape service for weed prevention and lawn care. Most lawn maintenance services have affordable and effective weed control programs specifically designed to protect the lawn.
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