Summer weather conditions are very difficult on cool season grasses that are prevalent in Greater Columbus. Cool season grass enjoys temperatures ranging from 50-70 degrees and generally thrives in these conditions.<\/p>\n
The summer of 2022 has been well above average in temperature and, until recently, well behind in rainfall. We are seeing many lawns struggle with heat stress. Additionally, pre-emergent crabgrass control has worn off and post-emergent crabgrass control is needed in many cases. Lawns that have good thickness fare better and have less outbreaks of crabgrass after it wears off.
\nDuring the heat of the summer, many lawns struggle but the weeds don\u2019t and keep on germinating.<\/p>\n
The single most important thing our customers can do to reduce weeds, including crabgrass, is thicken up your lawn by Power Seeding<\/a>. Thick turf has less room for weeds to germinate. Lawn Doctor\u2019s Patented Power Seeding service applies 7-8 pounds of grass seed per 1,000 square feet.<\/p>\n You can learn more about Power Seeding below:<\/p>\n Power Seeding<\/strong><\/p>\n