With our advanced solutions to stop invasive plants, weed control from Lawn Doctor of South Austin-San Marcos is a great way to contain this common issue. We offer pre- and post-emergent herbicide treatments designed to target weeds before or after germination. Along with our direct service, we also provide tips and guidance to help each homeowner manage this threat. Let’s start by reviewing our answers to three common questions about weeds.
Facts Every Homeowner Should Know About Weeds
Weeds are a constant threat to your lawn in the South Austin area, so it’s important to learn about the issue. Here are some important facts about invasive plants:
- How do weeds end up on my property? Weed seeds can be dispersed randomly due to birds, the wind, and other factors, so you cannot expect to prevent them from arriving in your yard. Instead, all weed control efforts should be focused on destroying these plants either pre or post-germination, which is exactly what our expert herbicide treatments are designed to do.
- What problems do weeds cause? Invasive plant growth can harm the aesthetic value of your lawn while depriving your plants and soil of sunlight and vital nutrients. This can lead to poor growth, disease, and other problems.
- Why is weed control important? Without advanced solutions to stop these plants, they will simply continue to grow back, even after you pluck them from the ground.
Types of Weeds That Could Affect Your Yard
Two types of weeds can be particularly problematic for local yards. Here’s a quick glance at these categories of weeds, examples of weed species for each type, why they are such an issue, and how they can be addressed.
Broadleaf Weeds
The warm climate of South Austin and the seasonal rain that comes this way offers the ideal conditions for the growth of many species of broadleaf weeds. These are weeds that have wider, flat leaves and sometimes can also be identified by their flowers. Some of the broadleaf weeds that could be prone to taking over your lawn include dandelions, clover, thistle, henbit, and chickweed.
Understanding why broadleaf weeds are a threat can provide you with a better perspective on why professional weed control is so important. These weeds often spread by producing large numbers of seeds. These seeds can then stay dormant in the soil. As a result, you may notice persistent issues with them if you try to manage their growth using DIY methods. They are also quite hardy and can adapt to conditions such as drought and compacted soil. Reaching out to us to help keep them from taking root and also kill off active weeds is key to keeping your turf free from their competition for resources.
Grassy Weeds
Grassy weeds mirror the appearance of grass and additionally grow in the same conditions as many species of turfgrass. This means that whatever you do to care for your yard, you may be unintentionally helping grassy weeds thrive. Some of the most pernicious grassy weed species in the region include crabgrass, goosegrass, and dallisgrass. Their ability to go unnoticed for quite some time contributes to their capacity to spread with speed, meaning you may find yourself facing an infestation seemingly out of nowhere. Plus, because their roots grow in deep, extensive networks, they can’t simply be pulled out by hand. In fact, doing so will likely result in you seeing the same weeds pop up over and over.
So, what’s the solution for these pesky invaders? We carefully time our pre-emergent treatments to target grassy weed seeds in their early stages of development. We can also deal with mature grassy weeds without risking damage to your lawn.
Trusted Weed Control to Protect Your South Austin Area Yard
With advanced herbicide treatments, experienced professional service, and our proven tactics, Lawn Doctor of South Austin-San Marcos can deliver consistent protection against invasive plant growth in your yard. We take pride in providing reliable and effective service for every homeowner, so if you’re ever unhappy with our work, we have you covered with our leading satisfaction guarantee. Just give us a call, and we’ll come back to make things right. It’s just that simple.
Our convenient and effective weed control services are available throughout:
- South Austin
- Kyle
- Buda
- San Marcos
- Bastrop
- Wimberley
- And the surrounding areas
For pre-emergent and post-emergent expert weed control in the South Austin area,contact us today!
