Weeds are a nuisance that can drag down the curb appeal of your lawn in Kentucky and steal nutrients from it. Fortunately, you can get ahead of them with pre-emergent weed control! Pre-emergent weed control is a type of treatment that creates a barrier in the soil that newly germinated weeds can't penetrate, preventing them from sprouting through the surface. To get the best results, you'll want to apply pre-emergent weed control once in March and again in April so that it's down before weeds pass a certain point in their growth cycle. However, you should also use post-emergent treatments to target any existing weeds on your lawn.

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

Pre-emergent weed control is a highly effective treatment that helps you get ahead of weeds before they sprout. This treatment is applied across your entire lawn, where it'll create a protective barrier in the soil that newly germinated weeds can't penetrate. Because of this, they won't have access to the resources they need to continue growing, effectively stopping them from surfacing and causing problems in the first place. This treatment is a great way to reduce the number of weeds that pop up on your lawn.

Some common weeds in Kentucky include crabgrass, dandelions, clover, and nutsedge.

When should you apply pre-emergent weed control?

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Timing is everything when it comes to pre-emergent weed control. After all, this treatment only works on weeds at a certain point in their growth cycle, so it needs to be applied at the right time to be effective. The best time to apply pre-emergent weed control is once in March and again in April. The first application creates a layer of defense against spring weeds, while the following treatment will fortify the first, continuing to control them as the new growing season gets underway. By applying pre-emergent weed control treatments at the right time, you can get ahead of weeds and ensure your lawn stays weed-free throughout the growing season.

Make sure to use post-emergent weed control to eliminate existing weeds.

While pre-emergent weed control is a great way to prevent weeds from sprouting on your lawn, it won't have any effect on existing weeds or those that have already passed a certain point in their growth cycle. That's where post-emergent weed control comes in. Post-emergent weed control treatments are designed to target and eliminate any existing weeds on your lawn. This treatment is applied directly to the weed, where it'll then seep into the soil and kill it at its roots. Using both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments will allow you to tackle weeds at both ends of their life cycle, ensuring comprehensive protection from these nutrient-stealing plants!

Give us a call today to schedule our weed control service!

If you're looking for a reliable and effective way to keep your lawn free of weeds, look no further than our weed control service. At Turf Tenders, we offer a comprehensive weed control program that includes pre-emergent treatments in March and April to prevent weeds from growing. Meanwhile, we tackle existing growth with post-emergents throughout the growing season. What's more, this program also includes fertilization applications to provide your turf with the nutrients it needs to thrive. With us, you can trust that we have the skills and expertise to properly care for your lawn and ensure it stays healthy and weed-free.

We offer our weed control service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Louisville, St. Matthews, Indian Hills, and throughout the nearby areas in Kentucky. Give us a call today at (502) 861-6637 to schedule!