How To Get Rid Of Weeds In Your Lawn
Many people dream of a lush and green lawn to enjoy all summer long. But often this dream is dashed by weeds popping up between the blades of grass. Occasionally, the weeds can get out of control and overtake a yard. Some people worry about treating a weed crisis because they worry they may accidentally ruin their lawns. While a large number of weeds can be discouraging, there are solutions to kill weeds, not grass. Read on to learn how to kill weeds in your lawn without harming your grass.
How Weeds in Lawns Work
To understand how to treat a lawn, it’s important to understand the weeds themselves. Weeds are plants, just like the grass in your lawn. Because they are plants, weeds flourish in the same conditions that a lush, green lawn would. Weeds also grow when the grass is cut low and the soil is compacted. These ideal conditions can lead to a lawn full of weeds, but there are a few different types of weeds to be aware of:
Broadleaf weed. These weeds include dandelions, clover, ground ivy, oxalis, chickweed, thistle, dollar weed, and plantain. The leaves on these weeds are broad and flat.
Grassy weed. These weeds include crabgrass, foxtail, annual bluegrass, and quack grass. These weeds grow in blades and look like grass.
Grass-like weed. These weeds include nut sedge, wild onion, and wild garlic. These weeds may look somewhat like grass, but they grow in a more tubular and hollow shape.
It’s important to identify which type of weeds are growing in your yard before choosing a treatment. Some products are specifically designed for certain types of weeds and can only be used for that kind.
The Steps for Controlling Weeds
These are the general steps for how to get rid of weeds in your lawn, regardless of the type of treatment.
Identify the type of weeds. Determining if you’re working with broadleaf or grass-like weeds will help you choose the right products. The tips above can help or a professional can identify it as well.
Choose a treatment. There are natural herbicides or products to use that can help treat your weed problem. If you use a product, choose one for the right type of weeds and grass that you have. If you choose a natural solution, read below to learn more about how to use it.
Kill the weeds. If you use a product, follow the directions exactly. Consider reading the directions at least three times before starting. All herbicides can’t differentiate between grass and weeds, so it’s crucial to only apply it to the weed. That’s why the lack of wind is crucial to help keep the products from blowing onto other plants.
Maintain proper lawn care. Mow higher and water deeply to keep the grass from being too low or the soil too compacted. These techniques will help prevent future weed growth and make weed treatments last longer.
How to Prevent Weeds Naturally
If you decide not to use weed control products, there are natural herbicides that can be used. One of the most common ways is killing weeds with vinegar. To use vinegar as a natural herbicide, put vinegar in a spray bottle or pump spray and spread it along with a brush. Like with other herbicides, vinegar can’t differentiate between weed and grass. Spray the vinegar on the weeds in the early morning and only apply vinegar to the weeds and avoid hitting nearby plants.
Controlling weeds in your lawn is doable when following the right steps and using the right products. But you may want to prevent weed problems before they become a crisis. The best way to tackle these problems early on is with pre-emergent weed care. Pre-emergent weed care every six to eight weeks can keep weeds from becoming a crisis and help you stay in control of your lawn, helping it grow green and lush.
If you find weeds persist in your lawn, you may need the help of a lawn expert. Contact Bizzy Mowing Sydney for lawn weed control.
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