Finding yourself knee-deep in crazy weeds once you’ve moved into your new home, you must know how to keep them under control. But before we delve into how the numerous nature of soils and climates can complicate weed control, learn a few tips on how to prevent weeds from taking over your lawn:
1. Keep The Ground Free Of Overgrowth
Though it may not seem like a big issue, lawns will often become overrun by weeds in the spring and fall. Though you may be tempted to mow your lawn less frequently in the fall, could you not do it? It is much easier to manage growth if the grass is left longer. Otherwise, during these periods of heavy weed growth, your lawn will become a weedy mess.
2. Could you not Run The Mower Over It
A sure-fire way to encourage weed growth is to turn your mower over the top of weeds. This process can cause a lot of damage to your lawn, especially in heavy infestations. Not only will you be encouraging the growth of weeds that you previously cut by running over them, but you’ll also be damaging your lawn every time you run over it.
3. Limit Also the Excessive Use of Weed Killers
If you’ve never seen a giant truck filled with weed killer comes down your street, then you’re in for a treat. When applied to lawns and other landscaping throughout the spring, it becomes an eyesore. That’s right — even when applied to small areas like around flower beds and edible gardens, having it plastered onto all sorts of land can cause as much damage to your lawn as “spot treatment” with any other kind of chemical. Also, be aware that most commercial weed killers have a limited lifespan, so don’t use them without checking the expiration date.
4. Avoid Chemically Treated Grass Seed
You may have thought that chemically-treated grass seed would be a great addition to your lawn, right? Wrong! Don’t be fooled by those companies that claim their grass seed contains no pesticides when in actuality, their seed is treated with one or more types of pesticide. Whether these herbicides are fast-acting or slow-acting, this type of grass seed will do more harm than good to your lawn. Consider going the organic lawn care route for your new home.
5.Stay Away from Direct Sunlight
You may be tempted to put down that weed killer for the first time during the hottest part of summer. But don’t do it! Strong sunlight over a wide area of your lawn will encourage weed growth even more than it would have if weeds were growing in their solarium at home. A better idea is to choose shade or partial sunlight for your lawn and use herbicides that are appropriate for the conditions.
Weed control is an art, but it’s also a science. A good way to ensure that your lawn will be free of weeds without spending a lot of money is to understand how your area’s various landscaping and soils affect weed growth. By using this knowledge, you’ll not only be able to take the guesswork out of weed control, but you’ll also be able to make smarter landscaping decisions based on your environment.
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