Summer is supposed to be fun! What\u2019s fun about pulling weeds? Not much – but you need them out of your yard to keep the homestead looking sharp.<\/p>\n
Who\u2019s your opponent in this quest? Five common Massachusetts weeds thrive during the summer months. They\u2019re all fast growing, rapidly spreading, and hard to kill. Armed with the right tools and techniques, you can eliminate them from your landscape. But first, you need to know what you\u2019re up against.<\/p>\n
Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.)<\/strong>: This annual weed is the biggest landscape problem in the summer, spreading rapidly and outcompeting desired grasses. Crabgrass chokes out healthy grass. It also takes advantage of any bare or compacted areas in the lawn to establish new growth. Warm temperatures encourage crabgrass growth, so if you\u2019re having a crabgrass problem in your lawn it\u2019s most likely at its peak now. Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia):<\/strong> Known for causing hay fever, ragweed is a summer annual that produces large amounts of pollen and can grow in various soil conditions. 75% of people who have allergies are allergic to ragweed. That\u2019s a great reason to keep it out of your lawn and neighborhood. Ragweed is native to the Americas, and was cultivated as a food crop prior to the introduction of maize. Left unchecked, ragweed can grow to be as tall as an adult! Summer is supposed to be fun! What\u2019s fun about pulling weeds? Not much – but you need them out of your yard to keep the homestead looking sharp. Who\u2019s your opponent in this quest? Five common Massachusetts weeds thrive during the summer months. They\u2019re all fast growing, rapidly spreading, and hard to kill. Armed with…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lawn-care"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nNutsedge (Cyperus spp.)<\/strong>: Also known as nutgrass, this perennial weed prefers warm, moist conditions and can quickly take over lawns and gardens. In fact, it has been called the world\u2019s worst weed. This is because it significantly diminishes agricultural harvests all around the planet. It\u2019s equally distressing to homeowners, who see the tough, unsightly grass overrun the landscape seemingly in the blink of an eye.
\nBindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)<\/strong>: This perennial weed, also known as wild morning glory, has a vining habit and can smother other plants. It\u2019s a shame, because bindweed produces beautiful pink and white flowers. However, this beauty doesn\u2019t counter the potentially devastating impact bindweed can have on your lawn. It monopolizes the water and nutrients in the landscape, making it very difficult for your grass to grow.
\nPurslane (Portulaca oleracea)<\/strong>: This annual weed has succulent leaves and can thrive in hot, dry conditions, making it a persistent summer weed. A beloved edible in many cultures, purslane shows up on trendy restaurant menus and in health food stores. Unfortunately, its aesthetic appeal is just not there. Purslane will take advantage of every opportunity to grow, choking out your healthy grass with an unsightly low tangle.<\/p>\n
\nThese weeds are common in Massachusetts during the summer and can pose significant challenges for gardeners and homeowners trying to maintain healthy lawns and gardens. We encourage you to reach out to your local lawn service for help with pre and post emergent weed control treatments. That way you can have a great looking yard without having to do a ton of work!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"