There are certain times of the year when lawn weed control is a must in the Richmond, VA area. Fall is one of them. With autumn weed control applications, you have a proven window in which to treat a wide variety of species. These include:
- Perennial weeds. Perennial weeds are notoriously stubborn. That’s because they come back year after year, growing a strong root system in your lawn as they do. But fall offers an ideal time to treat them since they’re more vulnerable. In fact, weeds are getting ready for winter dormancy, meaning they’re taking in energy and moving it into the root system. As a result, whatever weed control products you apply will reach the tap root, killing the plant as it does. In the spring, the opposite holds true, when weeds are expending energy upward to support plant growth above ground.
- Annual weeds. Winter annuals germinate in fall and winter and continue growing in springtime. Some common lawn weeds in and around the Richmond area that require control include henbit, common chickweed, corn speedwell, and purple deadnettle. Once they flower in spring, they then drop seeds in your lawn and die out during summer. While the original weed is gone, these seeds can develop into a whole new crop of annual weeds if you don’t stop the cycle. That’s where a fall pre-emergent herbicide can help, so weeds don’t continue to develop and populate your lawn.
Beyond Lawn Weed Control: Other Treatments to Focus on in Richmond
Cultivating a healthy, thick lawn is an ideal way to stop weeds from taking hold in your yard. Fall is an excellent time for a variety of lawn care treatments in the Richmond area beyond just lawn weed control. Fall is the season to plant the thick, beautiful lawn you want for next year. A fall Power Seeding is the most effective process to thicken it up and repair bare areas. Proper fertilization will ensure your lawn has access to key nutrients to build strong roots for winter survival and a lush lawn during spring. When you combine these treatments, you’ll create a lawn that’s healthier and heartier, one that can naturally crowd out future weeds.
To learn more, call Lawn Doctor of Greater Richmond today at (804) 550-3800. We offer a variety of services — including lawn weed control, fertilization, aerating and seeding — to customers across Richmond, VA, including in many neighboring areas, such as Henrico, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Glen Allen, Ashland, Mechanicsville, and Hanover.
