As you know, weeds can make your yard unsightly. They can take over gardens, depriving plants of valuable resources to survive. Sometimes it can feel like weeds pop up out of nowhere. In fact, according to the Weed Science Society of America, weeds can lay dormant for up to 10 years before germinating. However, you don’t want to damage your lawn just to kill the weeds. Here's how we recommend managing weeds while protecting your lawn.

Manual Removal

The best way to remove weeds without damaging the surrounding grass or garden is to remove them by hand. Grab the weed as close to the ground as you can. Pull it straight up out of the land, ensuring you pull the root of the weed out, too. Removing the root ensures the weed doesn’t grow back.

Regularly Scheduled Maintenance

It’s essential to maintain your lawn properly. A healthy lawn covered in healthy grass leaves little room for growing weeds. Invest in a sprinkler system installation to keep your lawn watered during hot months. This makes sure your grass will keep growing, helping ensure there isn’t room for weeds. Mowing regularly is an essential part of maintenance.

Grass Treatments

Plenty of grass growing at a beautiful rate is enough to keep most weeds from germinating. A sprinkler system installation will help grass grow, but you may need to do more than that. Properly fertilizing your yard will speed up grass growth. You can use a garden fork to aerate your lawn, encouraging growth.

Studying Up

Learning a bit about weeds you recognize can go a long way. Take the time to investigate the type of weeds in your yard. Knowing what type of weeds you’re dealing with can tell you how deep the roots are, what you can use to kill them, and help you find products to eliminate weeds without hurting your grass.

Wise Investments

A sprinkler system installation is a good start to maintaining a healthy lawn. In addition, consider looking for products like herbicides to use. These are known for killing various types of weeds, but they don’t kill your grass. These are ideal if you have too many weeds to pull by hand.

Maintaining your lawn with care and attention is the easiest way to prevent weed growth. Ensure grass gets plenty of water with a proper sprinkler system! Contact our team at Exclusive Lawns for more information today.