Does Your Texas Lawn Need Pre-Emergent Weed Control?
Pre-emergent weed control is a highly effective treatment that prevents weeds from sprouting on your turf — creating a barrier in the soil that newly germinated weeds can't penetrate. Applied four times a year, it drastically reduces weed populations and keeps your lawn healthy and competition-free.
What Is Pre-Emergent Weed Control?
Pre-emergent weed control is an herbicide treatment that prevents weeds from sprouting on your lawn before they cause problems. It's applied across your entire turf and seeps into the soil, creating a protective barrier that newly germinated weeds can't penetrate. As they try to grow further and access the resources they need, the treatment stops them from doing so.
Some common weeds in Texas include crabgrass, nutsedge, dallisgrass, poa annua, and henbit.
Does My Lawn Need Pre-Emergent Weed Control?
Your lawn needs pre-emergent weed control because it drastically reduces the number of weeds that pop up throughout the year. Without this treatment, you could end up with a lot of weeds. Not only does this drag down your lawn's curb appeal, but it also weakens it because weeds compete with your grass for nutrients and other resources. With pre-emergent weed control, you and your grass won't have nearly as many weeds to deal with.
When Should You Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Control?
Timing is crucial with pre-emergent weed control. You want to apply it before a certain point in the weed growth cycle for maximum effectiveness. Administer this treatment four times a year:
Pre-Spring
Applying a pre-emergent treatment in late winter gets you ahead of spring weeds so your lawn can transition into the new growing season without any competition.
Early Spring
Another round in early spring bolsters defenses against newly germinated weeds trying to grow through the surface.
Fall
A third round during fall ensures winter weeds don't cause problems while your lawn is dormant.
Late Fall
A fourth and final round in late fall builds off the previous treatment and prevents winter weeds from surfacing.
Make Sure to Use Post-Emergent Weed Control for Existing Weeds
While pre-emergent weed control is highly beneficial for preventing new weeds from growing, it isn't effective on those that have already surfaced. Additionally, some weeds may have already passed a certain point in their life cycle when the pre-emergent was applied, so they weren't affected by it. That's where post-emergent weed control comes in — post-emergents are sprayed directly onto an existing weed to eliminate it. You can use these treatments throughout the year to target any weeds that have already infiltrated your lawn.
Call Us Today to Sign Up for Our Weed Control Service
At Buffalo Outdoor, we offer a comprehensive weed control service that includes both pre- and post-emergent treatments. We'll apply pre-emergents in pre-spring, early spring, fall, and late fall, then utilize post-emergents throughout the year to combat existing weeds. This service also includes fertilization treatments to ensure your lawn gets the nutrients it needs to thrive. We serve residential properties in Keller, Aledo, Saginaw, TX, and nearby areas.
