You want a green, thick lawn without weeds. Sounds simple enough, right? And yet, you’re seeing a variety of stubborn invaders popping up and populating your once-healthy property. What should you do? With the right lawn weed control plan, homeowners in Columbus to Upper Arlington, OH and beyond can tackle these troubles and get your turf on track for a better spring growing season. Here’s how:
- Aerate. Soil compaction is a problem for grass. However, some weeds, especially dandelion, can tolerate it. As a result, if you’re noticing areas with standing water and weak growth, or you have clay soil and heavy foot traffic, aerate it each year to get more oxygen, water, and nutrients down to roots.
- Mulch. Many lawns have a few spots where grass simply won’t grow, whether due to pets or excessive shade. For weeds, though, they’re a prime target, which is where mulching can help. This will act as a natural barrier, protecting those areas from seeds and seedlings emerging and spreading.
- Maintain. Good health is the strongest defense against weeds and other problems. One way to improve it is through fertilization. Soil often doesn’t have the right mix or levels of nutrients, requiring supplementation. Just make sure the product you apply is formulated for your turf type. Also, when you’re mowing, keep your grass to about three inches each time. This will support robust growth and enable blades to naturally shade out weeds trying to break through the surface.
- Treat. For those young weeds developing underground, apply a pre-emergent product during the Columbus area’s early spring season to suppress them. You have to get timing right, though, treating your lawn before soil temperatures regularly reach around 65 degrees. For those already surfacing, let them get into the active growth stage and then hit them with a post-emergent application before they drop seed. It’s best after a rainfall, when the product will stick to weed leaves.
Lawn Weed Control Team in Columbus: Leave the Job to Us!
Stop dandelion, crabgrass, and other species from invading your yard this spring with lawn weed control from Lawn Doctor of Columbus. Not only can we treat your turf with pre- and post-emergent applications, but also identify and address any underlying contributors leading to a heavy population. As a result, today’s infestation will become a thing of the past and you won’t have to worry about ones in the seasons ahead.
Call Lawn Doctor of Columbus at (614) 771-1589 to get started with a free consultation and service estimate. Our lawn weed control services are available across many communities in Columbus, OH, including Westerville, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Powell, and Dublin.
