Weed Warfare – Conquering the Weeds in Your Lawn
It takes time and effort to force the weeds out of your lawn, but it is possible. Pulling, digging, chopping and cutting weeds will succeed slowly, but it is far easier to zap on a layer of herbicides. Both methods are successful, but each has its own advantages and drawbacks. Ultimately, it comes down to your goals for your lawn and your family.
Weeds are the Symptoms of the Problems
Weeds are a sure sign of problems in your lawn. They grow in poor conditions where other plants die. In good growing conditions, your grass will be able to crowd the weeds out over time. If weeds have established a foothold, your growing conditions are probably less than ideal. Fertilize your lawn early in the spring to give your grass a head start on the later germinating weeds. Keep it watered to avoid heat stress that allows summer weeds a place to grow. Keep it mowed so weeds don’t have a chance to produce seeds. Over time, good lawn management will encourage grass growth and help crowd out weeds.
Herbicides …show more content…
Herbicides are chemical poisons. In addition to killing the weeds, they interfere with the biological properties of your soil. If your children and pets play on the lawn, they are also being exposed to the herbicides, with unknown effects. If you choose to use herbicides on your lawn, follow the label directions exactly and wait the required time before allowing people or pets to return to the
It takes time and effort to force the weeds out of your lawn, but it is possible. Pulling, digging, chopping and cutting weeds will succeed slowly, but it is far easier to zap on a layer of herbicides. Both methods are successful, but each has its own advantages and drawbacks. Ultimately, it comes down to your goals for your lawn and your family.
Weeds are the Symptoms of the Problems
Weeds are a sure sign of problems in your lawn. They grow in poor conditions where other plants die. In good growing conditions, your grass will be able to crowd the weeds out over time. If weeds have established a foothold, your growing conditions are probably less than ideal. Fertilize your lawn early in the spring to give your grass a head start on the later germinating weeds. Keep it watered to avoid heat stress that allows summer weeds a place to grow. Keep it mowed so weeds don’t have a chance to produce seeds. Over time, good lawn management will encourage grass growth and help crowd out weeds.
Herbicides …show more content…
Herbicides are chemical poisons. In addition to killing the weeds, they interfere with the biological properties of your soil. If your children and pets play on the lawn, they are also being exposed to the herbicides, with unknown effects. If you choose to use herbicides on your lawn, follow the label directions exactly and wait the required time before allowing people or pets to return to the