Are weeds springing up across your yard this season? Did you have a serious infestation last year you want to avoid repeating? Don’t get discouraged. Homeowners from Mullica Hill to Marlton, NJ and beyond are fighting the same battle with lawn weed control. In most cases, spot treating or pulling them out by hand simply doesn’t cut it. Instead, there are some steps to take in the days and weeks ahead to set your turf up for better health. These include:
- Properly fertilizing your lawn. A well-fed lawn can go a long way in preventing the spread of weeds. Just make sure you apply the right product for your turfgrass and never over-fertilize, even if your grass looks malnourished. Doing so promotes vigorous growth at the top of the grass plant, weakening the root system down below.
- Good mowing and watering practices. Keep about 1/3 of your grass height each time you mow, limiting the sunlight weed seedlings can absorb. Also, when you water, deliver around one inch and do so in the early morning so moisture doesn’t evaporate or remain on grass blades overnight.
- Seeding bare areas. These are an ideal target for aggressive weeds. Fill them in by spot seeding. This will not only help keep weeds at bay in the future, but also pests and diseases, too. Wherever you do seed, just don’t treat your lawn with a pre-emergent, which will suppress new grass growth.
- Treating weeds. When you’re seeing the spread of invaders, like dandelion, clover, and thistle, target them with a post-emergent treatment. For those that are still developing underground, a pre-emergent lawn weed control treatment works best, but must be applied in the Mullica Hill area’s early spring season before germination. This generally happens when the soil temperatures reach around 65 degrees consistently.
The Mullica Hill Area’s Lawn Weed Control Team: Leave the Work to Us!
If your lawn has a large infestation, it’s important to act fast. As weeds are growing, they’re also taking away space, nutrients, and other resources from grass. This not only impacts appearance, but overall health, too. That’s where lawn weed control from the Mullica Hill area’s specialists at Lawn Doctor of Southern New Jersey can help. We’ll respond quickly, treat effectively, and get your turf on the best track for a season of beautifully healthy growth.
If you’d like to learn more with a free service estimate, call Lawn Doctor of Southern New Jersey at (856) 478-6110. Our lawn weed control services are offered in many area communities, including Mullica Hill, Medford, Morristown, Vineland, Parsippany, Livingston, Bloomfield, and Marlton.
