Spring signals the start of the growing season. It also means the list of tasks in your yard just got a lot longer. One of the most critical areas for homeowners across the Bayport, NY area to focus on is lawn weed control. When you take a proactive approach, you can actually suppress intruders easier and limit their emergence dramatically in the months ahead. Here are some tips to get you started:
Tip #1: Inspect your lawn for signs of trouble. Many times, an explosion of weeds can signal problems hidden below the surface of the soil. As a result, no matter how much you hand pull, spot treat, and fertilize, you’ll still see high numbers. That’s why it’s important to look for red flags, like standing water, discolored grass, and weak growth, each of which can indicate issues like soil compaction, a pH imbalance, a nutrient deficiency, or diseases.
Tip #2: Treat underground weeds early. With a pre-emergent lawn weed control product applied to your yard during the early spring, you can treat young plants underground, preventing them from coming through the surface. Timing is critical, though, and the product won’t be effective if delivered after germination, which happens when the soil temperature is regularly around 65 degrees.
Tip #3: Apply a high-quality fertilizer. Don’t fertilize at the same as you treat with a pre-emergent. It’s too early in the season and grass is putting its energy below the surface into root development. Instead, wait until a little later into spring and apply a fertilizer product just as your lawn is starting to eagerly grow.
Tip #4: Increase mower blade height. Before you make your first cut, raise those blades. In fact, mowing your lawn to the right height – and not cutting off more than 1/3 at time – is actually one of the most effective steps you can take to suppress weeds. When grass blades are left taller, they’ll stop weed seeds from getting needed sunlight, hindering growth.
Bayport’s Lawn Weed Control Team: Leave the Work to Us!
Want to hit weeds hard this season, but don’t have the time? Let the weed control experts at Lawn Doctor of Bayport-Sayville tackle the treatments. Not only can we deliver pre- and post-emergent applications, but also a comprehensive annual plan – Lawn Maintainer – that includes regular fertilization, too. It’s a simple, convenient way for homeowners like you to beat out weeds, boost growth and health, and get a beautiful lawn this spring.
Call Lawn Doctor of Bayport-Sayville today at (631) 384-1977 to set up a free consultation. Our lawn weed control services are offered in and around Bayport, Sayville, Patchogue, Manorville, Wading River, Brookhaven, and other nearby communities.
