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Weeds can be difficult to treat for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest, though, is that there’s no single lawn weed control solution that’s effective against all the varieties you commonly see on Long Island. Rather, it takes a varied approach to gain the upper hand and get them out of your yard. Don’t know where to begin? Here are a few straightforward steps you can take to limit their growth substantially this outdoor season:<\/p>\n
Step 1: Deal with damage or disease.<\/strong>\u00a0Underlying problems in your lawn, such as improper pH and\u00a0soil compaction, all lead to weeds. Grass doesn’t grow well under these conditions; however, heartier weeds are more resilient to them. That’s why, when you’re seeing signs of trouble, like standing water, discoloration, or bare spots, it’s important to act fast and fix them.<\/p>\n Step 2: Get to weeds before they emerge. <\/strong>On Long Island, early spring is a good time to apply a pre-emergent lawn weed control product that targets these plants at the initial\u00a0stages of development. For this treatment to be effective, though, it must be\u00a0timed correctly and delivered\u00a0before germination, which happens when soil temperatures are around 65 degrees for several consecutive days.<\/p>\n