Summer lawns and crabgrass seem to go hand in hand. That’s because this annual weed grows best during the heat. And once it starts getting established in your lawn, it grows quickly, taking over areas. For homeowners throughout the New Braunfels, TX area, getting control over this stubborn lawn weed can be a challenge. The good news is that there are some simple lawn weed control steps you can take to treat an existing infestation, as well as make your lawn less susceptible to one in the future.
Keep your lawn healthy in the summer. The best natural defense against crabgrass, and any kind of weed, is to have a strong, healthy lawn. That way, weeds will have a hard time finding the space and resources they need to get established and grow. During the summertime in the New Braunfels, TX area, it’s especially important to practice good mowing techniques to keep your lawn healthy and weeds under control. This means not mowing your lawn too short and keeping mower blades sharp. Also, paying attention to watering can have an impact on your lawn’s health. Infrequent, yet deep watering is best when it comes to hydrating your lawn. Shallow, frequent watering, on the other hand, encourages roots to grow near the surface, making them more susceptible to a crabgrass invasion.
Protecting against drought. During an extended period of low moisture, your lawn can go into a dormant state, lacking the healthy growth and color you are used to. This dormancy is nature’s way of helping your grass survive.
When you choose Lawn Doctor of Northeast San Antonio and New Braunfels-Cibolo, for lawn weed control services, we’ll adjusted fertilizer applications to protect your lawn and stimulate root health. These weather conditions put additional weed pressure on your lawn. So, we are focusing extra attention on eliminating weeds to reduce competition for available water. Finally, we inspect your lawn for insect activity to determine if additional controls should be considered.
Until favorable conditions return to our area, please consider these lawn
weed control tips:
- Raise mowing height to encourage deep rooting. Mow during the cooler parts of the day and keep your mower blade sharp to reduce tearing grass plants.
- Due to reduced growth, you should be able to mow less frequently, but don’t let it get too long. Cutting off more than a third of the blade is stressful on the lawn, creates excessive clippings, and makes it browner.
- If restricted watering is in effect, it is important to thoroughly water your lawn on your authorized watering day. Reduce lawn activities and keep foot traffic to a minimum.
Treat your lawn with a pre-emergent before the spring. If you want to suppress future generations of crabgrass in your lawn, the best approach is to treat your lawn in the spring with a pre-emergent product. Crabgrass seeds germinate when the soil temperatures consistently reach 55 to 60 degrees. So applying the product just before then is optimal.
Ready for Lawn Weed Control Help from the New Braunfels Area Experts?
Call the lawn weed control professionals at Lawn Doctor of Northeast San Antonio and New Braunfels-Cibolo. From pre-emergent control to post-emergent treatment, we are your easy source for total lawn weed control. Not only that, but if weeds have damaged your lawn, we can also provide the turf care services you need to bring it back to life.
Ready to learn more? Call Lawn Doctor of Northeast San Antonio and New Braunfels-Cibolo today at 210.651.1698 for your free consultation and service estimate. Our lawn weed control services are available for homeowners in New Braunfels, Cibolo, Northeast San Antonio and Schertz, TX.
