{"id":1266,"date":"2019-03-28T14:32:25","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T14:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/altoona-pa\/?p=1266"},"modified":"2019-03-28T14:32:25","modified_gmt":"2019-03-28T14:32:25","slug":"lawn-weed-control-in-altoona-stop-invaders-with-a-treatment-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/altoona-pa\/lawn-weed-control-in-altoona-stop-invaders-with-a-treatment-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Weed Control in Altoona: Stop Invaders with a Treatment Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/altoona-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/166\/2016\/01\/fertilization-weed-annual-plans.png\" alt=\"Close up of blades of grass showing lawn weed control in Altoona\" width=\"221\" height=\"315\" \/>Are weeds widespread\u00a0in your lawn? While you&#8217;re ready to win the war by spraying them into oblivion, an infestation could actually signal a bigger-picture problem with your maintenance practices. For instance, if you&#8217;re watering or mowing improperly, you&#8217;re setting your turf up for a takeover by unwanted invaders. But\u00a0with the right lawn weed control plan in place, Altoona, PA and area homeowners like you can block them\u00a0out and beautify your yards. Here are five areas to focus on in your treatment plan:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Testing your soil. <\/strong>Problems with stubborn weeds\u00a0can sometimes be rooted in issues with soil quality. That&#8217;s why\u00a0testing your soil is a good first step,\u00a0providing insight into factors like pH, nutrient content, and more. Once you have the results, you&#8217;ll know precisely where your soil stands, so you&#8217;re able to\u00a0deliver treatments, like lime applications, that create optimal growing conditions.\u00a0We take a pH test for all our customers every season but a VERY detailed test from the PSU Soil Lab can be done for a small fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mowing your grass to the proper length. <\/strong>Don&#8217;t mow your lawn too short. Instead, put the 1\/3 rule into practice, never cutting off more than that. When it&#8217;s taller, grass blades\u00a0will shade out weed seedlings before they sprout up and spread. 3&#8243; is the best finished height of cut for this area.\u00a0 Be sure to begin the mowing season with a sharp blade to avoid shredding the tips which causes additional problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watering to supplement\u00a0rainfall.<\/strong> Frequent, short watering encourages shallow root growth, putting your turf at risk for weeds. Instead, water deeply, once a week, aiming for about an inch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fertilizing to feed your lawn. <\/strong>A high weed population can also be the result of a nutrient deficiency. Fertilization should therefore be a part of your control plan, fueling thicker grass with stronger defenses against weeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeting weeds at the right time of year.<\/strong> Broadleaf varieties, like dandelion, are best suppressed through direct contact with either a liquid or granular herbicide. In the Altoona area, you can apply this lawn weed control product in early spring,\u00a0but\u00a0fall is a better time since weeds are storing energy for winter and will better absorb the product.\u00a0If, however, you&#8217;re noticing\u00a0grassy species, such as crabgrass,\u00a0apply a granular\u00a0pre-emergent\u00a0in early spring. We also offer an optional &#8216;Difficult Weed&#8217; Program for lawns with weeds like Wild Violets.\u00a0 Call for more info on this Premium Add-On service.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Altoona&#8217;s Lawn Weed Control Experts:\u00a0Leave\u00a0the Work to Our Team!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Clearly, getting rid of weeds takes more than just a quick spray. Instead, it&#8217;s an ongoing commitment that requires a proper plan. If you&#8217;d rather leave the job to local weed control experts, connect with\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Altoona &#8211; Johnstown &#8211; Bedford County. We&#8217;ll\u00a0educate you on proper maintenance best practices, as well as put together a custom care\u00a0plan that will get your turf back on track\u00a0and growing strong against pesky\u00a0weeds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call Lawn Doctor of Altoona &#8211; Johnstown &#8211; Bedford County at<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>943.2430 or 1.800.345.LAWN (5296) to schedule a free consultation. Our lawn weed control services are offered across Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, Johnstown, Bedford County, Port Matilda, Stormstown,\u00a0Huntingdon, and other nearby Central PA communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are weeds widespread\u00a0in your lawn? While you&#8217;re ready to win the war by spraying them into oblivion, an infestation could actually signal a bigger-picture problem with your maintenance practices. For instance, if you&#8217;re watering or mowing improperly, you&#8217;re setting your turf up for a takeover by unwanted invaders. 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