Just when you thought you could stop pulling weeds, you’re noticing a new population popping up and spreading. These are fall-emergent weeds and many are common to the Carroll County area, making autumn lawn weed control vitally important. Weeds, such as purple deadnettle, henbit, and common chickweed, grow in fall, survive through winter, and explode in lawns come spring. The good news is that with a fall treatment, you can effectively tackle these types.
In addition to these types of lawn weeds common in Carroll County, other kinds that are especially vulnerable to control during fall are perennials. When cooler temperatures hit, these weeds start taking in energy to get ready for winter weather. That means herbicides applied will be absorbed by the foliage and transported right down into the taproot. As a result, treatments are far more effective at this time of the year. This process works in the opposite direction in warmer weather, with energy moving up from the roots, feeding the foliage you see in your lawn.
Finally, winter weather is hard on weeds and if you treat them ahead of time, during the fall, you’ll weaken some of the most stubborn ones. This reduces the likelihood that they’ll survive and return in your lawn.
Beyond Lawn Weed Control: Other Treatments to Focus on in Carroll County
In addition to weed control, fall also offers an ideal time for other lawn treatments, like fertilization. You can get the most from your efforts with autumn applications because nutrients fuel the root system, helping it recover from summer heat and strengthening it for the winter ahead. This ensures stronger tolerance for harsh conditions, a better start to the growing season in the spring, and minimal weed interference, thanks to dense grass that naturally crowds out invaders.
To learn more, call Lawn Doctor of Carroll County, Reisterstown, Towson today at (410) 526-6400. We offer a variety of services, including lawn weed control and fertilization, to customers in Carroll County, Towson, Reisterstown, Sykesville, and other surrounding communities in MD.
