During the drearier months, many people hope for spring and dream of what they think they want to plant in our garden. In our area, the winter season is actually one of the best growing seasons of the year. Here, winter desert landscape plants take off. Still, even without lots of rain, weeds can be a considerable problem. Here are some great tips for weed control for a fabulous spring yard.
Dealing with weeds in our area can be particularly problematic. With our harsh desert environments, keeping weeds at bay can be just as difficult as keeping the plants we like alive! On top of that, our moisture issues only exacerbate the problem. Our rainfall is unpredictable. We might get a sprinkling or a downpour. This means it is especially difficult to predict the growth patterns of weeds.
Chemicals aren’t necessarily the answer. If you’re solving your weed problems primarily through pesticides, you are doing a lot of damage to everything else, as well. Beneficial insects, for example, pollinators or bugs that eat harmful insects to your vegetable garden, will also be affected by harsh chemicals. In some cases there are better ways to ensure your garden is weed-free in the spring.
This doesn’t mean, though, that chemicals don’t have their place. Both chemical and physical methods have their place. Pre-treatment of emerging weeds with an herbicide can be one of the most effective ways to get a real handle on weeds. In these instances, though, you want some precise direction on what to apply and where so you don’t kill both beneficial insects as well as the flowers and vegetables you want to keep! Treatment with chemicals is sometimes preferable, given the kind of environment in which we grow our favorite plants. A chemical treatment can render weed seeds sterile, which is a huge advantage.
Once weeds are cleared away, especially if you have a stand of weeds that have to go, having the opportunity to take advantage of a clean up service is important. Weedy areas are great places for rock squirrels or roof rats to inhabit, attracting potential damage to your home and property. Simply cutting them down won’t be enough; they need to be removed, or you will have more problems than just a weed issues.
This is the best time to develop a relationship with an integrated pest management company. Why not spring for an annual weed maintenance service to help take the frustration of working within a harsh desert environment? Working in conjunction with trained experts means you get everything from extermination services to practical and natural methods to decrease weeds and keep your home and garden pest free for your family’s enjoyment.
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