During Summer, you want to enjoy picnics, barbecues and fun with family and friends. What you don’t want is a season-long battle with stubborn and aggressive weeds. The good news is you don’t have to worry. As the Wayne, PA area’s experts in lawn weed control, Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin knows there are a few simple do’s and don’ts that can help you create a healthier lawn this Summer.
Do mow grass to the right height. You’d be surprised the impact that mowing grass 
too short can have on your lawn. When you do, it actually scalps the lawn, stressing it out in the process. This, in turn, opens grass up to all kinds of attacks by weeds, not to mention insects and disease, too. And when you frequently cut more than 1/3 of the height off of grass, it’s a recipe for trouble.
Instead, keep your grass longer and mow it more often. That way, you’ll cut down on the spread of weeds, as well as create more favorable conditions in which grass can grow. Mow your lawn at 3 1/2 inches.
Do water deeply and less frequently. Your lawn needs proper hydration to stay healthy during hot Summer months. But did you know that if you regularly water your lawn for a few minutes each night you can actually cause more harm than good? That’s because shallow, frequent watering encourage roots to grow closer to the surface. As Wayne area’s experts in lawn weed control, we know this makes grass weaker and more vulnerable to attacks by weeds. Instead, water less often and more deeply each time. Your lawn needs and inch to an inch and a half of water per week.
Don’t fertilize in Summer heat. When your grass looks worn out and brown, it’s tempting to break out the fertilizer to bring it back to life. But during hot Summer months, doing so can actually burn your lawn and cause damage. This weakens your turf overall and makes room for weeds to grow in.
Leave Lawn Weed Control to the Wayne Area’s Experts
At Lawn Doctor of Havertown, Lansdale, Boyertown, Tredyffrin, we know the common weeds that impact Wayne area lawns and how to control and suppress them. Our services include pre-emergent weed control that gets to weeds before they break through the surface, as well as preventative measures that keep weeds from returning. Best of all, when you leave lawn weed control to us, you can get more time to enjoy your Summer.
Our lawn weed control services are available to customers in Wayne, Berwyn, Frazer, St. Davids, Radnor, Newtown Square, Malvern, Paoli and Devon, PA. If you live in one of these areas and would like to set up a free consultation and service estimate, call us today at 610.497.2220.
