Pre-emergent weed control
plays a significant role in the overall health and appearance of your lawn. The
most well-known and common weed a pre-emergent is used to control is crabgrass.
Below are 5 tips to help you succeed in preventing crabgrass and other weeds
from taking over your lawn.
1. Product: There are several different products to choose from. The most important factor is to understand how these products work. They work by creating a barrier in the top layer of the soil that prevents seeds from germinating and establishing themselves. For this reason, if you are planning on seeding you cannot apply your typical pre-emergent product. If going out with a later application to prevent weeds, there are some products with post-emergent control on young crabgrass.
2. Timing: The overall timing of your application is
very important.
If you apply too early you may lose control late in the summer months as the
barrier begins to wear off. This is typically in August when you need that
control the most. If you apply too late, the weeds have already begun to
germinate and some control has been missed.
3. Weather: The weather and ground temperatures play a significant role in weed germination. Crabgrass begins germination when ground temperatures reach 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-10 consecutive days. Other weeds have different germination temperatures. For this reason, you should know what you are trying to control and track the weather.
4. Crabgrass Facts: It is important to understand that the best way to control crabgrass is by using a pre-emergent product. One single crabgrass plant can produce up to 150,000 seeds per year. These seeds can remain in the soil for very long periods of time.
5. Lawn Condition: One of the best ways to keep crabgrass out of your lawn is to keep your lawn thick and healthy. This, in combination with a pre-emergent application, should help keep that crabgrass out of your beautiful lawn for the duration of the season. Lawn areas that are weak, thin, and exposed to high temperatures (along road and driveway edges) are going to be much more susceptible to crabgrass invasion, even when a pre-emergent is used.
3. Weather: The weather and ground temperatures play a significant role in weed germination. Crabgrass begins germination when ground temperatures reach 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-10 consecutive days. Other weeds have different germination temperatures. For this reason, you should know what you are trying to control and track the weather.
4. Crabgrass Facts: It is important to understand that the best way to control crabgrass is by using a pre-emergent product. One single crabgrass plant can produce up to 150,000 seeds per year. These seeds can remain in the soil for very long periods of time.
5. Lawn Condition: One of the best ways to keep crabgrass out of your lawn is to keep your lawn thick and healthy. This, in combination with a pre-emergent application, should help keep that crabgrass out of your beautiful lawn for the duration of the season. Lawn areas that are weak, thin, and exposed to high temperatures (along road and driveway edges) are going to be much more susceptible to crabgrass invasion, even when a pre-emergent is used.
By following these 5 tips, you
will be that much closer to the beautiful lawn you have been dreaming of! If
you have any questions or comments feel free to contact us at any time!
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