When it comes to lawn care, there’s nothing more annoying than weeds that get out of control and take over. Not only are they ugly to look at, but they’re hard to get rid of. What can you do to reclaim your lawn this summer and ensure it looks healthy and beautiful? As experts in weed control in the Wayne area, Lawn Doctor of Wayne and Northern New Jersey has the answers. Here are some tips to help you combat clover, crabgrass, and dandelions – and win.
Keep your lawn mowed to the right height. It’s tempting to mow your lawn as short as possi
ble so you don’t have to mow it as often. But when you do, you’re putting stress on grass blades and making them more vulnerable to a weed overgrowth.
Instead, mow more frequently and cut off 1/3 or less of the total grass height. Also, make sure your mower blades are sharp. Dull blades pull on weeds, which also causes stress and weakness.
Water deeply, less frequently. At Lawn Doctor of Wayne and Northern New Jersey, we know if you’re watering your lawn for a few minutes each night, you’re not doing it any favors – especially when it comes to lawn weed control. In fact, short and frequent watering promotes shallow root growth and creates conditions for a weed takeover.
It’s best to water your lawn deeply once a week. This allows grass roots and blades to get proper hydration, promoting robust growth in the process. Not only that, but a strong, healthy lawn can naturally fight off a weed infestation.
Steer clear of fertilizer in the heat of summer. Once it’s blazing hot outside – and likely to stay that way for a while – don’t apply fertilizer to your lawn. If you do, you’ll simply feed weeds, while potentially causing damage and discoloration to drought-stressed grass.
Looking for Professional Lawn Weed Control Help in the Wayne Area?
With hundreds of different types of weeds, which grow during different conditions and seasons, it can be tricky to know how to best treat them in your lawn. And a one-size-fits-all solution never works. Leave the job of weed control to Lawn Doctor of Wayne and Northern New Jersey. We’ll evaluate your lawn, identify the weeds giving you trouble, and develop a customized lawn weed control plan that’s just right for your yard. Best of all? We back every service with the strongest guarantee in the industry.
At Lawn Doctor of Wayne and Northern New Jersey, our lawn weed control services are available to homeowners throughout Wayne as well as in Northeast NJ, Paramus, Clifton, Butler, and Kinnelon, NJ. To learn more or schedule a free consultation, call us today at 973.492.9110.
