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Dandelions are one of those\u00a0weeds 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 \u2013 and keep \u2013 dandelions under control in your lawn:<\/p>\n
Tip #1: Maintain a strong, healthy lawn. <\/strong>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 \u2013 and not too short \u2013 as well as regular fertilization at key times throughout the year.<\/p>\n Tip #2: Use post-emergent treatment. <\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n Tip #3: Pull out\u00a0dandelions. <\/strong>If you see a couple of\u00a0dandelions 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 \u2013 and most likely will \u2013 grow back.<\/p>\n Tip #4: Protect your landscape with\u00a0mulch. <\/strong>If dandelions are taking over your garden bed, fight back with a thick layer of mulch. This will suppress weed\u00a0seeds from getting the sunlight they need to thrive\u00a0while also conserving moisture in the soil, benefiting\u00a0your plants.<\/p>\n Tip #5: <\/strong>Combat soil compaction.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n If you don’t have the time or expertise for DIY lawn weed control, then connect with the professionals at\u00a0Lawn 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.<\/p>\n 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\u00a0Lawn Doctor of St. Charles\u00a0today at\u00a0636.410.9952.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dandelions are one of those\u00a0weeds 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…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1087","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lawn-care"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nProfessional Lawn Weed Control Help in the St. Charles Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n