If 2021 turned out to be the year you got very concerned with the appearance of the lawn, and you now hate crabgrass with the passion of ten thousand burning suns, do we have good news for you. It’s absolutely possible to have a weed-free lawn without constantly patrolling your property.
Here’s what you need to know:
The number one type of weed you’re likely struggling with, especially here in the Norwood area, is crab grass. This invasive plant is so good at reproducing itself it’s mind-boggling. One single crab grass plant can – if the conditions are right, which they often are – produce thousands and thousands of new crab grass plants.
Crab grass also moves extremely fast. By the time the typical homeowner notices and pulls a crab grass plant, it’s already set seed. This means more crab grass is on the way. And if you’re the home owner who is absolutely out there twice a day checking the lawn, guess what? Crab grass will still show up when you’re not looking – unless you take action to prevent it.
What stops crab grass? This is a two-part answer. You want a nice, thick cover of grass growing. This prevents the crab grass from easily getting started. Secondly, and extremely important, you want to have a weed control strategy in place.
We provide lawn care in Norwood, and one of the reasons the neighborhood looks so great is the weed control measures homeowners have in place. Pre-emergent weed control stops crab grass and other broad leaf weeds before they even sprout out of the ground! This is done using family and pet friendly products, so the whole family can enjoy the weed-free lawn safely.
Weed control is generally done on the same schedule as other regular lawn care tasks, including fertilization, aeration, and mosquito/pest control. This comprehensive approach results in a fantastic looking weed free lawn.
