Fighting Weeds On Your Grassy Areas

While fighting weeds is a year-round job, weed prevention is best practiced in the fall and early spring to take advantage of the growing season of turf grasses. In many parts of the country November really is considered Fall.  But, here in the Valley of the Sun our Novembers are much like late September in most of the rest of the United States.

A healthy, lush lawn is your number one defense for fighting weeds. In fact, a badly weed-infested lawn is usually a sign of nutrient imbalance or other soil problems.

For a nice, green lawn on your commercial property that is free of weeds, focus first on getting your grass healthy, then give it a couple of months to become strong before applying weed control products. Minimize turf areas, so that you’re only growing grass where grass easily grows. A small patch of healthy grass is far more attractive than a huge expanse of thin, weedy lawn.

Small patches of weeds can be handled by simply pulling or digging. All-over lawn weed control is usually not necessary either, as a heavy infestation would be better handled by making the grass healthy. However, for those in-between situations, you may want to consider the application of a chemical or organic herbicide. Using chemicals means making sure you know which weed types you are trying to eliminate.

Reading weeds is actually very simple. First, know that weeds thrive in soil that is compacted, poorly fertilized, and not pH balanced; and in lawns that are improperly watered, seeded, and mowed.

Remember, many plants that are considered weeds, have beneficial qualities. Try to develop a tolerance for some weeds. For instance, clover considered a typical turf weed - thrives in soil with low nitrogen levels, compaction issues, and drought stress. However, clover takes free nitrogen from the atmosphere and distributes it to the grass, which helps it grow. Clover roots are extensive and extremely drought resistant, providing significant resources to soil organisms, and clover will stay green long after turf goes naturally dormant. Crabgrass provides erosion control, dandelions’ deep roots return nutrients to the surface, and plantains are edible!

Don’t worry about your weeds and lawn maintenance. It doesn’t matter to us whether you want desert landscaping, lush lawns or some type of landscaping in between, we can help.  We serve businesses like yours all over the Phoenix Metro Area. To find out how give us a call at 623-848-8277.

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