Spring Weed Control for a Green Summer Lawn

Ahhh, spring! The birds are singing, flowers blooming, and the weeds are...! The weeds? Yeah, they're partying like it's 1999. That tangled mess of weeds will be a pain come summer unless you take action now and prevent weeds before they take over. 

Here's how to get ahead of the game:

1. Identify Common Spring Weeds Before you can defeat weeds, you've got to know what you're dealing with. Common culprits in spring include dandelions, clover, crabgrass, chickweed, and henbit. Broadleaf weeds are especially active right now, so spotting them early is key.

2. Pre-Emergent Herbicides Pre-emergents are like a force field for your lawn. Apply them in early spring to stop weed seeds from germinating in the first place. Crabgrass is particularly susceptible to this approach.

3. Post-Emergent Herbicides: Clean-Up Crew: Missed a few weeds? There's no shame in that. Post-emergent herbicides help knock out any intruders that slip through. Spot-treat problem areas rather than blanket-spraying to keep your grass happy.

4. Feed the Grass and starve the Weeds. A thick, healthy lawn is your best natural defense. In the spring, feed your grass with a balanced fertilizer to help it grow thick and crowd out weeds. Think of it as arming your troops.

5. Mow High Mow Often, Short grass invites weed invasion. Mow your lawn to the recommended height for your grass type (usually 2.5 to 3.5 inches), and mow regularly to keep things even and tidy.

6. Don't Water Like It's Monsoon Season Overwatering creates prime weed conditions. Stick to deep, infrequent watering to encourage strong root growth in your grass and discourage weed seeds from taking hold.

7. Manual Removal Old-School but Effective For small areas or isolated weeds, hand-pulling is still a solid move, but make sure to get the roots. A weeding tool can make the job less annoying.

Spring weed control is all about timing, consistency, and a little lawn TLC.

So gear up, get outside, and show those weeds who's boss.

Lawn goals? Achieved.