There are few things that can negatively impact the health and appearance of your yard like an infestation of weeds. These unsightly plants can quickly creep into your yard and cause significant damage if they’re left unaddressed. And because of how resilient many types of plants can be, a dedicated, comprehensive approach is crucial when it comes to dealing with them. Below, we’ll take a look at some key tips for weed control in St. John and how our team at Lawn Doctor of West Lake County can help you take action.
Crucial Steps for Weed Control
Fighting weeds involves several key steps. Let’s take a closer look at them and how we can help:
Effective Fertilization
While fertilizing your yard doesn’t directly fight weeds, it does help you develop outdoor spaces that are more resistant to weeds. Weaker yards are more susceptible to being invaded by weeds, which is why fertilization is a key step in the overall weed control process. With our advanced fertilization treatments for the St. John area, our team will boost your yard’s nutrient density and help it grow a covering of grass that’s stronger, thicker, and more resistant to invading weeds.
Proper Mowing
Weekly mowing sessions are a great way to limit weed growth. Be sure to only trim your grass by about one-third, as cutting shorter can have the opposite effect and create favorable conditions for weeds and other issues. Your lawn should not be cut shorter than 3-3.5 inches for any reason. Please refer to our for best mowing practices.
Proper Watering
Watering issues are some of the most common issues we see in local lawns. And if your yard isn’t being watered effectively, it will develop weaker root systems that have a harder time fighting off infestations of weeds. For most lawns, we recommend that your lawn gets 1-1.5 inches of water per week. Please refer to our best watering for practices, if you have reviewed these and still have questions, please call our office.
Fighting Weeds Directly
To effectively protect your yard from weeds, fighting them directly is crucial. With our top quality pre-emergent spring herbicides along with post-emergent treatments, we’ll make short work of a wide range of invasive weeds without causing damage to your grass.
Our Custom-Tailored Weed Control in St. John
Every lawn has its own unique characteristics, and working around them is essential when it comes to fighting weeds. At Lawn Doctor of West Lake County, we utilize a customized approach to weed control to optimize our results regardless of your lawn’s unique qualities.
We offer top-notch weed control solutions to our neighbors located all over the area. Here are the communities we serve:
- St. John
- Griffith
- Dyer
- Saint John
- Crown Point
- Munster
- Schererville
- And throughout the surrounding area
We offer weed control for homeowners in St. John, Griffith, and throughout Northwest Indiana. Contact us today!
