Every spring, your yard is under attack. Weeds are not only ugly, but fast-growing, too, stealing away resources – like space, nutrients, and light – from your lawn. Oftentimes, when you’re seeing large numbers, they’re caused by hidden issues, such as with soil quality, as well as poor maintenance practices. What can you do to take back your turf? The answer’s simple: Follow a lawn weed control plan designed to target intruders most common to the Fort Myers, FL area. Here’s what yours should include:
- Take good care of your lawn. Weed control products might come to mind first when you think of effective treatments. However, the best way to keep invaders out is with thick, vigorously growing grass. To achieve this, it’s important to mow your lawn to the right height – never cutting more than 1/3 off at a time – and water heavily rather than lightly to promote a deeper root system.
- Test for issues with nutrient content. If your grass doesn’t have access to all the essentials it needs, it’s going to impact how well it can grow and fend off weeds, pests, diseases, and insects. That’s where testing your soil helps. When you know where your lawn is lacking, you can buy and apply the correct fertilizer to help fortify it against future attacks.
- Target weeds you’re seeing. When you’re seeing actively growing weeds, like dandelion, use a post-emergent product. These come in many different formulas, including selective, which is designed to suppress only a certain type of plant, and non-selective, which targets all plants it comes into contact with. Make sure the one you purchase is right for your weed control needs and that you read and follow instructions exactly.
The Fort Myers Area’s Lawn Weed Control Team: Leave the Work to Us!
When it comes to lawns across Southwest Florida, they require special care and attention due to extreme weather and unique grass types. Let the team at Lawn Doctor of Fort Myers deliver it, from weed control to fertilization and more. We have the experience, equipment, and localized expertise to ensure your yard looks great and grows strong in the seasons ahead.
Call Lawn Doctor of Fort Myers today at (239) 768-9366 for a no-cost, on-site consultation. Our lawn weed control services are offered in Fort Myers and the surrounding communities, including Bonita Springs, Naples, Cape Coral, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice.
