Ugh, Weeds! How To Control Them.
Weeds
Defined
First
a weed is any plant growing where it is not wanted. Lawn weeds belong to one of
three categories: broadleaf, grassy, or grass-like. A typical broadleaf weed is
a dandelion. Crabgrass is in the grassy weed category, while nutsedge would be
classified as a grass-like weed.
They're
the scourge of homeowners everywhere: those dandelions, crabgrass, and clumps
of clover that appear out of nowhere. It's not fair, after all the work you put
into your lawn. Fortunately, there are several simple steps you can take to
take care of weeds in your yard.
Prevention
and Maintenance
How
To Help A Lawn That's Full Of Weeds
When
it almost seems as though you have more broadleaf weeds than grass in your
yard, you can still get the lawn you want. For best results, try a weed &
feed product that feeds and controls weeds at the same time, like Scotts® Turf
Builder® Weed & Feed.
How
To Help A Lawn With A Few Weeds
When
you see a broadleaf weed here and there, it's tempting just to pull them out by
hand. Trouble is, the roots often break, and the parts that remain sprout new
weeds. You're better off using a product like Scotts® Touch Up® Weed Control
for Your Lawn or check out the line of weed control products from Ortho. A weed
control product labeled safe for lawns will target weeds and leave the lawn
unharmed when used as directed.
Spring
Weed Prevention
Annual
grassy weeds, like crabgrass, can be prevented in the spring so they don't
become a problem in the summer. Applying a pre-emergent weed killer, like
Scotts® Turf Builder® Halts® Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food or Scotts®
Halts® Crabgrass & Grassy Weed Preventer in the spring, stops the weed
seeds before they germinate.
Proper
Lawn Care Is The Best Medicine
When
your lawn is stressed, it's ripe for takeover by weeds. A few simple steps can
protect it.
Deep
Watering: Watering deeply and infrequently helps your lawn compete by
encouraging deeper root growth.
Set
your lawn mower higher: Mowing at the proper height, usually one of the 2
highest setting on your mower, helps the grass grow thick to shade weed seeds,
so it's harder for them to grow.
Proper
Feeding: Feeding at regularly, like every 6-8 weeks during the growing season
with Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Food, helps your lawn thicken up and fill in
bare spots, making them less welcoming to weeds
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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by:
Greens
Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC
623-848-8277
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