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| Early spring is
a is
also the time to add the hormone type weed killers which work on the "root" of
the weeds. Why do you want to get rid of weeds when
you can just mow them down? Because weeds steal plant nutrients that you are
feeding to the grass and compete for the root and growing space needed especially for the
creeping grasses. |
Weed can be pretty too! |
Some weeds while being mown
back simply adapt to growing more spread out than up and compete for more room in that
manner. Mowing a "weedy" grass the texture usually will appear uneven and
choppy. Weeds seed out every year and the seeds are just waiting for their chance to
germinate and the product must be in the ground before the full development of the plant
for the best success before you see the weeds. "Yes Virginia" you can still
apply after you see the weeds but some of them will have already seeded for the next year
so early prevention may save money in the long run and the extra time.
| Lawn Weeds -
Just another "Normal" plant! |
Weeds are just regular plants who are
out of place. What is a weed for one person or crop area, is considered a valuable
plant to another person. For instance, Johnsongrass is considered a hard to kill
weed, but some farms actually plant it for its foraging value.
| Lawn Weeds -
Controlling with the Mower. |
In some grasses, especially the warm
season grasses... Over time as your lawn grows and spreads out - the grass itself can
choke out the weeds. You can assist with this by keeping your lawn area mowed
regular and at the correct mowing height. Mowing too low or too high can
result in more weed growth in your lawn.
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| Lawn Weeds -
Natural Weed control in your lawn. |
Mowing at the proper height is one of the
best weed control practices you can use. Hand pulling of
weeds or pulling using a "crabgrass / weed" removal
tool is also a natural control method. This works well for
Weeds such as crabgrass are so persistent in growth, it is
hard to kill once the seed germinate. --- you have to break the
seeding cycle to reduce the problem of crabgrass. Plus
weather is a big factor. I've seen grass areas with
no crabgrass one year and lots another.
Weeds can be controlled much better before
you plant your grass... but for existing lawns a couple of
things can help to reduce weed problems:
REDUCE WEEDS IN YOUR LAWN BY:
(1) Correct mowing... The right
height for your grass helps to shade weeds out of existence.
(2) Mowing frequency.... By mowing both
often and regular, you remove the flowing seed parts of many
weeds thus making it harder for them to seed their next crop.
(3) Soils play a factor in weed control
- Dry, wet and compacted soils all encourage weed growth
because your grass usually struggles under these conditions.
A weakened turf grass allows for the weeds to grow.
(4) Soil fertility is also a factor.
Weeds love poor, under-fertilized soils. While Turfgrasses
require a certain amount of nutrients for best growth.
(5) Practicing good lawn maintenance practices is the
best weed control policy you can undertake.
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