When you have a weed problem, there can be a number of factors contributing to it, from soil health to bare spots (voids) in your lawn. But if you want to effectively deal with the issue, you need to take the right approach. That means treating your lawn at the correct time of year. Fall is a great time of season for lawn weed control. In fact, with autumn weed treatments, you can create conditions that will produce a healthier, thicker and lusher lawn next spring.
Lawn Weed Control: Why Fall is Prime Time in Rhode Island
Weeds can be difficult to control for a variety of reasons. Take perennials for instance, they return in your lawn over the course of several years, getting well-established and growing strong, deep roots as they do. Even if you hand-remove them, unless you get out 100% of the root, your efforts won’t be effective since it will just grow back in your lawn.
But in autumn, perennials are about to go into dormancy, making them prime targets for lawn weed control. At this point of the year, they’re preparing for winter and absorbing energy, as a result. When you apply a weed control product, it will likewise absorb those materials and transfer them down to the taproot, destroying the plant in the process.
Besides perennials, winter annuals can be tricky to control. Many homeowners in Rhode Island see them grow and spread in spring, so treat them with lawn weed control during that season. However, fall is actually the ideal time to target weeds like henbit, purple dead nettle, corn speedwell, and common chickweed. They’re just germinating and developing and with a pre-emergent treatment in late fall, you can put a stop to this process.
Beyond Lawn Weed Control in Rhode Island: Other Treatments to Focus on in Fall
At Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island, we know your turf needs more than just lawn weed control to stay healthy and strong. During autumn, it’s also important to focus on other key treatments that can create optimal conditions for your growing lawn. These include aerating the soil so it’s not compacted and more nutrients, air, and water can reach roots. Likewise, seeding and fertilizing can thicken up grass and promote better color for a more beautiful lawn with stronger natural defenses.
Call Lawn Doctor of Rhode Island today at (401) 392-1025. We offer free lawn weed control consultations for lawns across Rhode Island, from Westerly to Woonsocket, the East Bay communities and Aquidneck Island.
