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In the Metro Phoenix area, we have many yards that are decorated with different colored rock in different shapes and patterns, along with desert plants, low water requirements, etc… However, many people still enjoy a yard with a green lawn, and for those people who really care to have a “NICE” patch of grass with no weeds or stickers in the lawn, there his help. Yes, nasty weeds that grow in the grass, can be stopped too! Weed control is not simply for the desert landscaping areas only, Turf can be protected from unwanted weeds as well.
A beautiful lawn takes effort. No one has ever been the envy of the neighborhood riding mower crowd by taking it easy and leaving the lawn to its own devices. There’s a long list of things to do, from pest control to weed control.
If you live in or near Phoenix, weed control will be at the top of your list if you want the lush, green carpet of grass that will make your home feel like a resort. You can just treat weeds as they emerge and continue to fight them day after day, all spring and summer long. Or you could start eliminating weeds before they arrive.
A pre-emergent weed control product can help you prevent weeds instead of pulling them. As we move from late summer into fall, we arrive at the very best time to apply pre-emergent weed controllers! The cooler temperatures send a signal begin the seed germination process to many tenacious weeds. This gets the seeds “awake” and ready to send out roots, even if you won’t see the actual plant for week or even months.
Pre-emergent weed control products are applied to the top layer of soil and often activated with water. The herbicide stays in the soil for a few weeks, killing off the tender weed sprouts as the seeds germinate. Since the plants never reach maturity, they don’t produce new seeds. Each year you apply a pre-emergent herbicide, you should see fewer and fewer weeds appear.
There’s one warning to using a pre-emergent treatment. Don’t lay down new seed or sod after apply a pre-emergent to your lawn. The herbicides can’t tell the difference between your expensive grass seed and weeds so you’ll just be wasting time and money if you seed or sod over the treatment. Use a professional who understands the timing of seeding and the use of pre-emergent to ensure the results you desire.
Many homeowners choose to combine a pre-emergent with a post-emergent treatment. This approach prevents new weeds form sprouting and eliminates the few that make it past the pre-emergent defenses. These are the yards that inspire jealousy across the cul-de-sac!
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