Is your lawn erupting with crabgrass, clover or other weeds this summer? Call Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island and have our team help tackle the problem. We know you want as thick and healthy a lawn as you can get in mid-summer with as few weeds as possible. From post-emergent solutions that target weeds now to fall aeration and seeding to increase turf density as the weather cools, we have the methods to keep summer weeds in check and are your source for total lawn weed control through the fall and into next spring!
Why Lawns Need Weed Control
Are you confused by the array of weed control products at your local lawn and garden center? You’re not alone. If you don’t understand weeds, how and when they grow, it’s tough to make the right choices. For instance, weeds can be:
- Grassy. Grassy weeds look similar to grass and thrive under the same conditions as your lawn. Examples: crabgrass and goosegrass.
- Broadleaf. Broadleaf weeds have broad, flat leaves, with some types even flowering. Examples: dandelion, chickweed, wild violet, purslane, and henbit.
- Perennial. Perennial weeds come back over the course of several seasons, establishing strong roots in your lawn. Examples: dandelion, quackgrass, field bindweed, yellow nutsedge, and Canada thistle.
- Annual. Annual weeds only grow during the course of one year. Examples: crabgrass, barnyard grass, and foxtail.
- Warm-season. Warm-season weeds like the warmer temperatures of spring and summer. Examples: spurge, nutsedge, and oxalis and this year especially, white clover.
- Cool-season. Cool-season weeds, however, opt for cooler weather from fall to spring. Examples: henbit, dandelion, white clover.
As Rhode Island’s lawn weed control specialists, we know that whatever kinds of weeds you have in your lawn, if you don’t get them under control, they will spread and take over, sometimes quickly. In the process, many weeds can also compete with your grass and other plants for nutrients, sunlight, and water. This, in turn, weakens your lawn, impacting both health and color.
Our Dynamic Solutions to Protect Your Lawn From Weeds
Weeds come in many forms and can cause a number of different problems with your landscape. So, with our season-long lawn care programs, Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island & South Coast Massachusetts takes a comprehensive approach to getting rid of these unwanted pests. Here’s how we protect your turf:
- Proactive solutions. We can prevent upcoming lawn weeds in the early spring by using our pre-emergent herbicide treatment. This product works by forming a barrier that traps weed seed under the ground as they attempt to germinate.
- Fast-acting control treatments. For lawn weeds that make it through the surface of your lawn, we can provide our post-emergent treatments. This will quickly neutralize active broadleaf and attempt to control grassy weeds in the summer.
- Expert lawn care. With our expert fertilization, aeration and seeding services, we’ll build a stronger lawn that fights off weeds.
- Adaptive solutions. Thanks to our years of experience in the region, our lawn care technicians know how to adapt and keep up with the conditions that develop in your yard.
- DIY guidance. For tasks that you need to handle, like watering and mowing, we’ll provide the expert guidance you need.
The Benefits of Our Seasonal Lawn Maintainer Program in Rhode Island
Our lawn weed control program is available on an annual basis in the form of our Lawn Maintainer Program. Here’s how this works:
- Consistent lawn fertilization. We provide lawn fertilization treatments between 5 and 6 times per year.
- Lawn weed control. We also apply our pre-emergent and our post-emergent controls at the appropriate intervals during the season in conjunction with our visits for fertilization.
- Lower costs. With our ability to address your lawn’s weed issues within our Maintainer Lawn Program, we develop a stronger lawn ecosystem, saving you time and money in the long run.
Ready to Connect with Our Team?
Proper lawn health and weed control in particular is complicated due to the many kinds of weeds that exist in our area, as well as their varying growing seasons and life cycles. That’s why so many homeowners leave weed control to Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island. Our licensed technicians are trained experts who know how to diagnose weeds, get them under control quickly, and keep them that way through effective pre- and post-emergent solutions. Stop guessing at what your lawn needs and start giving it the professional care and attention it deserves.
Our lawn weed control solutions are available to homeowners in Rhode Island and South Coast Massachusetts. To learn more or schedule a free lawn service estimate, call Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island at 401.392.1025 or contact us today!
