Weedy Weather - Too Late For Pre-emergent Treatment?

Those beautiful Arizona Spring days that we love so well, even when it is feeling a bit like summer, is part of what leads to all of our spring plant growth, both good ones and bad ones.  

I know you planned to get your lawns protected from those pesky weeds, but all the wet weather and full sunny days have lead to a spring weed take over.  The lawns of your commercial properties are now infested with all kinds of unwanted growth.

It is way too late to use a pre-emergent to treat those lawns.  When the weeds have started growing you need to use a Post Emergent herbicide treatment.

A gorgeous lawn requires persistence and patience as you work to eradicate weeds. Herbicides are a key weapon in the lawn weed control arsenal. Two types of herbicides are commonly used: pre-emergent and post-emergent. The names describe when the herbicide kills weeds. Pre-emergents kill weeds before sprouts emerge from soil. Post-emergents attack actively growing weeds that have already emerged from  the soil.

Post-Emergent Herbicides

These herbicides tackle both perennial and annual broadleaf weeds (weeds with leaf shapes that don’t resemble grass), and some even control grassy weeds (weeds that resemble grass). Choose post-emergent herbicides to control existing weeds in a lawn. It’s an ideal herbicide for spot-treating lone offenders.

Secrets to Success

Young, actively growing weeds die most easily and create less of an eyesore than mature weeds, which might require repeat applications for complete kill.

Inspect the lawn frequently (while mowing is a good time) to look for new weeds that have germinated and require treatment.

If you aren’t looking for another DIY project then give us a call at 623-848-8277. It doesn’t matter to us whether you want lush lawns, desert landscaping or some type of landscaping in between, we can help.

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