When invasive weeds start popping up in your yard, it can turn it into an eyesore and damage its overall health. However, there are certain varieties of weeds that pop up more often in the region that require more attention than others. The local weed control experts at Lawn Doctor of Lawrenceville-Suwanee can help. With our top-of-the-line products and our proven approach to treatment, we’ll rid your lawn of invasive weeds and keep them out in the long run.
Identifying Common Lawn Weeds in Lawrenceville
Here’s a closer look at some of the most common hard to kill weed species that pop up in the Lawrenceville and Suwanee area:
Poison Ivy. During the autumn months, poison ivy is everywhere in Georgia. In the spring it has broad, green leaves that turn red and orange in the fall. Poison ivy grows on vines and shrubs and the chemical it contains that causes irritation can linger on trees and logs even deep into the winter.
Annual Bluegrass. Because annual bluegrass is a cool-season grass, it starts growing in the cooler months and competes with the region’s warm-season grasses. Annual bluegrass can grow quickly and is one of the area’s most common weeds. One of the characteristics of this weed that make it hard to deal with is the six to eight rounds of seeds it produces throughout the year.
Bittercress. Bittercress is an annual broadleaf weed that starts growing in the winter and grows aggressively over time. These weeds have extremely resilient root systems, which is why we recommend both pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control to effectively fight them.
Mouse-Ear Chickweed. This winter perennial weed has white flowers with five notched petals, and it rapidly reproduces both via seeds and the nodes at the end of each stem. To effectively address these invasive weeds, we recommend pre-emergent weed control treatments in the spring.
Sedges. Are very aggressive and persistent weeds that commonly infest lawns. They can be very difficult to eradicate and their control is likely to be a long process. Once a nutsedge infestation has been controlled, sanitation to prevent new introductions is critical. Any new infestations should be managed right away to prevent spread of these aggressive and difficult-to-control weeds. Successful control involves both pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control applied during spring, summer and fall.
Oxalis. Yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) and creeping woodsorrel (O. corniculata) has green to purple leaves. They are a common cool-season perennial weed that persists almost year-around in Southeastern lawns. Oxalis stricta leaves are green, whereas the commonly found Oxalis leaves are distinctly trifoliate (leaflets of three) with a heart shape similar to the leaves of clover. Effective control of these invasive weeds is achieved by pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments in the spring.
Goose grass. Goosegrass (Galium aparine) is an annual grass weed found in warm season grass lawns. The grass seeds readily and spreads on the wind from lawn to lawn. Controlling Goosegrass is essential because the rapidly spreading plant can take over entire areas of the lawn. To effectively address these invasive weeds, we recommend pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments in the spring and summer.
Dove weed. Doveweed (Murdannia nudiflora) has become a troublesome weed in home lawns during the last few years. It is a summer annual weed, and its seeds germinate during the late spring when soil temperatures reach 65 to 70 °F. Doveweed leaves are thick, shiny, and up to 4-inches long with parallel veins. Doveweed spreads aggressively within the lawn by thick aboveground, creeping stems, called stolons. Effective control of these invasive weeds is achieved by pre-emergent weed control and post-emergent treatments in the late spring and summer.
Chamberbitter. Chamberbitter (Phyllanthus urinaria) is also known as gripeweed, leafflower or little mimosa. It is a warm-season, annual, broadleaf weed that emerges from warm soils beginning in early summer. It reproduces by seeds, which are found in the green, warty-like fruit attached to the underside of the branch. Chamberbitter grows upright and has a well developed taproot. Effective control of these invasive weeds is achieved by pre-emergent weed control and post-emergent treatments in the late spring and summer
The Benefits of Choosing Our Professional Weed Control in Lawrenceville
At Lawn Doctor of Lawrenceville-Suwanee, we know weed control. With our complete range of weed control products and our in-depth industry expertise, we’ll tackle any weeds that pop up in your yard and prevent them from returning later on.
Our professional lawn fertilization is available to our neighbors located in the following communities:
- Lawrenceville
- Suwanee
- And throughout the surrounding areas
Ready to learn more about our weed control in Lawrenceville? To get started with our comprehensive treatment plans, contact us today!
