Fertilizing: Fertilizing and/or applying pre-emergence can be very important in our efforts to control weeds. Results don't come over night, so be patient and understand why it is important! It is important to know your lawn and when its growing season is. By doing so, we can identify the best time to stimulate growth and fight off weeds. Additionally, many fertilizers can be mixed with, and/or are already mixed with, a pre-emergence and weed-control to help prevent weed growth. By stimulating (with fertilizer) your grass growth just prior to its growing season/s, we can help crowd-out weeds from growing and fighting for space. As you can see, following a fertilizing schedule and knowing the best time to use fertilizer is crucial in preventing weeds!
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| Mowing: Mowing your lawn regularly and to the proper heights can help prevent weed growth. Mowing your lawn to its higher mowing range will help crowd out unwanted weeds and prevent sunlight from reaching those weeds, helping to stunt weed growth. Additionally, when weeds are present we bag your clippings so we can help prevent them from spreading throughout your lawn. This is especially important when the weeds are producing seeds! |
| Pulling Weeds: Weeding is often considered a dreaded task, especially when it comes to pulling weeds from the ground. However, when it comes down to it, it's the quickest and usually the most effective way to do it! Most annual weeds should be pulled by hand, unless they have already grown too far out of control. The important thing to remember when pulling weeds from the ground is to make sure you pull not only the weed, but also its roots. Many deep-rooted weeds can grow up to 6 inches into the soil, and if not removed, those roots can grow back again. Depending on the size and number of weeds, most can be dug-up with weeding tool, potting trowel or a small shovel. When digging-out the weed, make sure that you remove as much of the root as possible. Remember, the root should be completely removed. This can be accomplished by loosing the soil around the weed roots and slowly removing the weed back and forth from the soil. If the ground is to hard, try soaking it a little to ease the root removal process. |
| Herbicides: You may also want to apply herbicides to your lawn or have us do this procedure. This is to promote the best health and growth. You can hardly walk into a lawn and garden store without seeing a multitude of lawn herbicides on the shelves. Most are concentrated in a liquid form and can be sprayed by simply applying to a hose end. Herbicides are becoming more popular in use due to their increasing varieties and ease of use. Some herbicides are now formulated to kill certain weeds while at the same time not harming your grass. Many of the spray herbicides can be applied either to your entire lawn or in specific areas were weeds are prevalent. |