Pre-emergent weed control is a vital treatment for the spring, as it prevents weeds from sprouting above the surface of your soil. That way, your lawn doesn't have to deal with them in the first place. In order for pre-emergent weed control to be effective, it needs to be applied before weeds reach a specific point in their growth cycle. Here in North Carolina, you'll want to apply pre-emergent weed control twice, once in late winter/early spring and again in mid-to-late spring. You should also fertilize your lawn in the springtime to support the revival and growth of your grass as the new season gets underway.

What is pre-emergent weed control, and how does it work?

Pre-emergent weed control is a type of treatment that prevents newly germinated weeds from sprouting through the soil and popping up on your lawn. This treatment works by creating a protective barrier in your soil that will prevent new weeds from reaching the resources they need to continue growing. Because these weeds can't access sunlight, they will eventually deteriorate underground without ever having a chance to emerge on your lawn.

Some common weeds that commonly infest lawns in North Carolina include crabgrass, spurge, clover, chickweed, and nutsedge!

You should apply pre-emergent weed control twice in the spring.

Healthy, maintained grass with plants in Greensboro, NC.

If you want to keep your lawn free of weeds during the spring season, it is recommended that you apply pre-emergent weed control treatments twice. The first application should be done around late winter/early spring, usually between mid-February and the end of March. This treatment will provide the first layer of defense against spring weeds. Meanwhile, the second application should be done in mid/late spring, typically between mid-April and the end of May. This application fortifies the first, continuing to provide protection against spring and summer weeds to ensure your lawn can enter the new growing season weed-free.

In addition to pre-emergent weed control, apply fertilizer in the spring to nourish your lawn.

Along with protecting your lawn from weeds via pre-emergent weed control, you should also fertilize it in the spring. Fertilizers are rich in essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. During the cold winter months, your turf's nutrient supply can get depleted, but fertilizing it in spring will replenish what was lost and help it bounce back quickly. Moreover, fertilizing your lawn in spring will help it develop a deeper root system and restore its vibrant, green color. It will also build up its strength to withstand the upcoming heat of the summer. Without weeds to steal those precious nutrients, your grass can maximize the fertilizer treatments and bounce back in no time.

Call us today to sign up for our weed control service!

At Ideal Landscaping & Irrigation, we offer a full-service landscape maintenance program that includes our weed control service! With this service, you can expect us to visit six times throughout the year, including twice in the spring, to provide pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments. That way, we combat weeds at both ends of their growth cycle, ensuring they don't get the upper hand. In addition to weed control, our team will fertilize your grass to provide it with the nutrients it needs to thrive! Our 23 years in the industry make us competent lawn care providers, so you can expect knowledgeable and efficient work from us.

We offer our weed control service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Summerfield, and throughout the nearby areas in North Carolina. Call us at (336) 396-9191 to sign up for this service, which is available as part of our full-service maintenance program today!