Dandelions are one of those weeds that make their way into everyone’s lawns at one time or another. And when there’s one or two, it often means there are more on the way. What can you do to get rid of these stubborn and aggressive weeds in your lawn? As St. Charles, MO’s experts in lawn weed control, Lawn Doctor of St. Charles has the answers. Here are some tips to help you get – and keep – dandelions under control in your lawn:
Tip #1: Maintain a strong, healthy lawn. When it comes to dandelion control, the most effective approach is to have a healthy lawn in the first place. That way, dandelions will have a hard time getting established. This includes mowing your lawn to a healthy height – and not too short – as well as regular fertilization at key times throughout the year.
Tip #2: Use post-emergent treatment. As perennials, dandelions grow back season after season for several years. At Lawn Doctor of St. Charles, we know that means if you don’t work at lawn weed control now, you’ll have to deal with it again in your lawn next year. So if you do notice a few dandelions appearing in your lawn, you can spot treat them with a post-emergent product.
Tip #3: Pull out dandelions. If you see a couple of dandelions scattered in your lawn, you can pull them out by hand. Just make sure that a) you have the right tools and b) you pull the entire weed, root and all. If you leave even the smallest bit of root behind, the dandelion can – and most likely will – grow back.
Tip #4: Protect your landscape with mulch. If dandelions are taking over your garden bed, fight back with a thick layer of mulch. This will suppress weed seeds from getting the sunlight they need to thrive while also conserving moisture in the soil, benefiting your plants.
Tip #5: Combat soil compaction. When soil gets compacted, it limits the amount of air, water, and nutrients your grass can take in. But dandelions actually thrive in soil that’s compacted. That’s why aerating your lawn is an important tool for controlling dandelion weeds.
Professional Lawn Weed Control Help in the St. Charles Area
If you don’t have the time or expertise for DIY lawn weed control, then connect with the professionals at Lawn Doctor of St. Charles. We have the proven strategies for controlling weeds, along with trained technicians who are experts in the weeds native to our area and the treatments that work best to remove them.
From St. Charles, University City, and Webster Groves to Maryland Heights, St. Peters, and O’Fallon, our lawn weed control solutions are available to homeowners all over the area. To schedule your free consultation and service estimate, call Lawn Doctor of St. Charles today at 636.410.9952.
