That weeds are an inevitable part of a lawn is a no-brainer. You are not alone if you are struggling with weed invasions in your lawn or garden. You are in the same boat as many other homeowners in Simpsonville. It will take you an effective weed control strategy tailored to the needs of your property on a seasonal or yearly basis to get rid of all the weeds. This blog aims to discuss some important weed control measures in terms of the best time to control weeds for the best outcome.
Here are some key points to
remember:
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A very
important thing to consider when you are out and about to eliminate weeds from
your yard is the right time to deal with weeds. The time, according to experts,
depends on the type of weed you are dealing with, for example, a broadleaf weed
or grassy weed, or if the weed is an annual, biennial, or perennial, you must
devise a strategy accordingly.
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Of course
there are commercial weed control measures in terms of herbicide-based weed
killers that can help you deal with weeds, but when there is a natural way by
ensuring continual upkeep of your yard, why resort to chemicals which can also take
a toll on healthy plants. Still if you wish to choose the chemical route of
using herbicides, remember spring is the ideal time to use weed killer,
followed by Fall, since weed killers perform the best in warmer months than
colder ones.
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Weeds
mainly grow in areas in a lawn that are mowed too short and can thrive in
almost any environment. The best way to win the war against weeds is by
ensuring you have a healthy yard so that healthy grass can crowd them out
naturally.
Lawn can practices to follow
that can help maximize your success in the weed war:
Mowing and Watering- Mowing
and watering are at the center of yard care and maintenance. If not done
properly, you are in for trouble in the form of weeds rearing their heads. Do
not mow your grass too short- it’s 3 ½ inches for cool season grasses and
around 2 inches (not less than that) for warm season grasses. A yard requires
one hour of watering per week. Aim to water infrequently but deeply. Watering
your yard too often or not adequately may put it at the receiving end of
diseases which weakens the lawn making it prone to weeds.
Fertilization- It is a
good idea to hire a lawn care professional for this purpose that will use a
proper fertilizer after conducting a soil test, and also in the right amount
(fertilizer in excess can harm the grass or too little might not bear any
fruit).
Aeration and Seeding- The
purpose of aeration is for air, water and nutrients to reach grass roots by
opening up the soil in a bid to restore grass health that was compromised due
to compacted soil. By reducing compaction, aeration also makes it easier for
turfgrass to take in air and allows new seed to grow and thrive.
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