Controlling Weeds as the Spring Season Starts

It can be frustrating to spend time pulling out weeds instead of nurturing your plants, but there are a variety of ways that you can control them.

Spring is here, which means that many homeowners are getting excited about their gardening and landscaping plans. One of the biggest challenges that most people have on their property is weeds. It can be frustrating to spend time pulling out weeds instead of nurturing your plants, but there are a variety of ways that you can control them as temperatures start to rise.

Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide

The best time to stop weeds in their tracks is before they have the opportunity to start flourishing throughout your yard. Pre-emergent herbicides are one way to control weeds on your property. This should be applied early in the spring. The unique chemical will gently coat the surface of the soil, which stops seeds of weeds from growing. You should wait to apply this substance until it is at least 50° outside, as it is not effective in freezing temperatures and before the soil warms up enough that growth is possible.

Don’t Mow Too Short

Just like other types of plants, weeds require sunlight, water, and nutrients in order to flourish. After temperatures start to rise and you need to mow the lawn, make sure that you do not mow the grass too short. Cutting the grass blades too short can allow sunlight to reach the weeds that are attempting to grow out of the ground and fuel their growth. Additionally, working with a professional lawn care company can strengthen the grass growing in your yard. The healthier that grass is, the more challenging it will be for weeds to grow.

Work with a Professional

It can be challenging to manage your landscaping on your own, which is why many different homeowners and business owners work with Sposato Landscaping to keep their yards in excellent condition. We have unique techniques and proven methods to manage weeds and prevent them from taking over your yard. If you have specific concerns, we can also help address them in a well-rounded landscaping plan. Ready to love your yard again? We are here to help!

Control the Weeds in Your Yard With Help from Sposato Landscaping

For over 25 years, Sposato Landscaping has been beautifying and nurturing countless landscapes throughout the Delmarva area. We offer many services, including landscape design, installations, residential maintenance, hardscape, commercial maintenance, and turf nutrient management. Visit our website to see what we can do for you, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, and YouTube.