Its difficult to forget to tidy flowerbeds,prune shrubs, divide perennials, andrake lawnstheyre all obvious eyesores.
Some tasks are less obvious, but neglecting to do them can result in long-term landscaping problems.
According to professional agronomist Marc Mayer, theres onespring lawn caremistake he wants you to avoid.
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Why Is Forgetting Pre-Emergent Weed Treatment a Mistake?
Fast-growing weeds compete with your grass for nutrients, water, and space.
This leads to the weed not being able to absorb nutrients and stops all growth, Mayer says.
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This is because the residual effect of these herbicides is typically only 8 to 12 weeks.
Which Pre-Emergent Weed Treatment to Use
Theres a wide range of treatments out there.
Always read the label to avoid selecting an active ingredient that can damage your turfgrass punch in.
Liquid formulas are often considered easier to apply and more effective.
Always read the label so it’s possible for you to apply the treatment effectively and safely.
Mayer recommends applying a post-emergent herbicide to controlcommon lawn weedsinstead.
Doing this early will help prevent the weeds from smothering your grass.
If you want a green solution to achieve a green lawn, consider the followingnon-chemical weed controloptions instead:
