Spring is here and it’s time to stop the intruders about to attack your lawn. Whether it’s dandelion, crabgrass, chickweed, or purslane, the best way to protect your lawn from these intruders is with a solid treatment plan. For homeowners across the Commack, NY area, lawn weed control should include:
- Soil testing. It might seem like weeds are the problem, when in reality, pH issues, soil compaction, and nutrient gaps could all be leading the charge. That’s why it’s important to test your soil’s quality and check for issues, like compaction, to ensure it’s in the best shape possible to support healthy growth and fend off attacks.
- Proper mowing. Get mowing right and you’ll go a long way in your battle against weeds. While different grasses have varying recommended heights at which to mow, it’s simplest to follow the one-third rule. Just don’t cut off more than that at a time and mow more frequently. You’ll reduce stress and enable grass blades to shade out emerging weed seedlings.
- Deep watering. Deeper growing roots lead to healthier lawns. However, if you water lightly, you could actually be weakening the structure since you’re encouraging shallow growth. Instead, give your lawn about an inch of water, which will penetrate below the root zone, forcing them to grow further into the soil to reach it.
- Pre- and post-emergent treatments. When it comes to getting in front of lawn weeds, your best bet is with pre-emergent control during the early spring, before germination begins. This suppresses young plants underground so they don’t continue to develop. If some do begin to break through, spot treat them with a post-emergent product. Do so when they’re actively growing, but before they drop seed. Otherwise, they’ll just repopulate your yard.
The Commack Area’s Lawn Weed Control Team: Leave the Work to Us!
Is tackling weed treatments every spring or throughout the year getting to be too much for you? Call in the weed control professionals counted on all over the local area for help. We’ll advise you on best practices for mowing, watering, and other maintenance habits to ensure you’re caring for your yard correctly. We’ll then take over delivering the right blend of treatments, from pre- and post-emergent control to fertilization, aeration, seeding, and more. With us, you can get a better-looking lawn without the battle every year.
Get started with a free, on-site inspection by calling Lawn Doctor of The North Shore today at (631) 244-0448. We offer individual lawn weed control services, as well as more comprehensive ongoing plans to customers all over the Commack and Suffolk County, NY areas.
