Spring brings warmer weather, longer days, and unfortunately, an unwelcome guest for many homeowners: weeds. Despite efforts to maintain a pristine lawn, it's not uncommon to spot those pesky invaders poking through freshly mowed grass. If you've recently had your yard sprayed for weeds and are still noticing their presence, don't fret.
Why Weed Pre-Emergent Sprays Don't Always Immediately Eradicate Weeds: As the temperatures rise and rain becomes more abundant in early spring, winter weeds seize the opportunity to thrive. These resilient plants often establish themselves during the colder months and flourish with the onset of spring. While fall pre-emergent treatments can help prevent their growth, some may still persist.
Understanding the Timing of Weed Control: Timing is crucial when it comes to weed control. Fall pre-emergent applications target weed seeds before they have a chance to germinate, effectively thwarting their growth before it starts. However, spring pre-emergent treatments take a bit longer to showcase their effectiveness.
The Delayed Impact of Spring Pre-emergent: When you apply a spring pre-emergent, it creates a barrier in the soil that prevents weed seeds from sprouting. However, this barrier takes time to fully activate and may not immediately halt the growth of existing weeds. Instead, it gradually disrupts the life cycle of new weed seeds, reducing their prevalence in your yard over time.
Patience is Key: If you're still seeing weeds after a recent treatment, don't panic. These weeds are likely remnants of winter growth and will eventually wither away as temperatures soar and the pre-emergent barrier takes full effect. Patience is key as you wait for the treatment to do its job.
No Cause for Concern: Rest assured that the presence of weeds in early spring is a common occurrence and not indicative of treatment failure. The combination of warmth and rain creates optimal conditions for weed growth, but as summer approaches, the heat will work in your favor, causing these intruders to fade away.
Fun Fact this Week: Ever wondered how Crabgrass got it's name? This is Crabgrass under a microscope, this is why we work so hard to get rid of it!
