April is here and it may not look
like it but, some of our favorite flowers will soon be blooming. Daffodils,
pansies, tulips, dandelions. Okay, maybe not dandelions. We may not like them
but along with flowers, dandelions and other weeds will soon start popping up
everywhere. Dandelions and crab grass are two of the most hated weeds among
lawn owners. They never seem to go away and, no matter what you do they are
always there. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep dandelions and other weeds
out of your yard this year.
Tips and Tricks
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| Dandelion |
- According to the USU Extension, peak flowing season for
dandelions occurs during temperatures between 60-70 degrees F. The
best defense for these annoying weeds is to have a thick, strong, and
established lawn. To achieve that be consistent with your fertilizer
applications and, use a basic broad leaf weed control product, such as
2-4-D, to control dandelions once they germinate. If you do need some help or
have questions about fertilizer or weed control just click this link for more information.
- Even though crabgrass only germinates in the hot summer months, springtime is when you apply your defense against crabgrass with pre-emergent weed control. A pre-emergent weed control application blocks only annual weeds such as crabgrass from germinating. It is very hard to control crabgrass once it has germinated in the summer months. The great thing about crabgrass is that it dies in the fall when temperatures get cooler. It's not too late to apply pre-emergent. Other annual weeds pre-emergent blocks are spurge, foxtail, and oxalis.
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| Crabgrass |
Don't worry, if you don't have the
time to think about fertilizer, broad leaf weed spay, and pre-emergent. We've
got you covered. Our highly trained technicians are licensed through the state
of Utah (and Idaho) to apply these products, so you don't have to worry about
finding time to do it yourself.
Be Aware Of
While preparing for the future weeds
in your yard is important there are a few other things you should look out for.
- It's time to start thinking about your lawn mower.
Sharpen your mower blade and ensure it is in great shape. Mowing
with a dull blade damages the grass blades, slows healing, increases water
lost, and makes grass more susceptible to bugs and disease. Adjust your lawn mower so it never cuts more that 1/3 of the grass blade. This will promote a stronger root system and thicker growth.
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| Sod Webworm |
- In the night sod webworms are slowly becoming active again in the warmer weather. The moth larvae begin to eat the blades of grass, leaving the roots intact. This will cause thinning in the lawn and brown patches. As it gets warmer the larvae will become more active and you will start seeing the damage they have been doing. To reduce the risk of sod webworm keep your lawn fertilized and watered. A strong healthy lawn reduces your risk of getting sod webworm.
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