Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Annual Weeds Defined

Is your commercial property weed free? What do you need to do for your property to be ready for prime time for your customers?

Annual grassy weeds are often invasive species and spread thousands of seed during their lifespan. The common ones you'll see in lawns are crabgrass, goosegrass, foxtail and barnyardgrass.

Overview

How to control these problem weeds

Let's face it: you don't feed, water, and mow your lawn to make it attractive to weeds. Yet that's how a lot of people feel when they see crabgrass take over. Annual grassy weeds are tough, aggressive plants that thrive on stressed areas of your yard. Dried-out lawns, thin patches, sun - scorched areas are inviting spots for grassy weeds. The best way to fight them is to learn how they work and what they like, then deprive them.

Prevention and Maintenance

Know What You're Up Against
Annual grassy weeds are only live for one growing season and have to work fast. Since they only live for a season, they produce hundreds or even thousands of seeds that lie dormant until the following spring. Over time, they can completely overrun your yard. Plants of this type include crabgrass, foxtail and goosegrass.

Your Plan of Attack
Now that you know how weeds thrive, it's time to take them on. Apply pre-emergent in the spring. If annual grassy weeds have already sprouted, then a control product like Ortho® Weed B Gon MAX® Plus Crabgrass Control is a great option.

The Best Defense Is Offense
The way to keep weeds out of your lawn is to make them feel unwelcome in the first place. Keep your lawn thick and healthy, and weeds won't find a place to settle in. If you mow you lawn at the proper height - usually one of the 2 highest setting on your mower, water deeply, and feed regularly, you'll do a lot to keep weeds out of your yard.

Ortho® Weed B Gon Kills crabgrass, dandelions and other common lawn weeds. Kills weeds to the roots. Starts working immediately. Won't harm the lawn - Guaranteed*

It doesn’t matter to us whether you want commercial 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.

Presented By:
Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277

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