All winter, it can be a challenge to find ways to improve your lawn while it waits for spring green-up. Thankfully, February is one month that most people can begin the lawn’s preparation for spring. One of the ways this can be done is by applying a pre-emergent herbicide.
Pre-emergent herbicides prevent some weeds from growing before they emerge, as suggested by their name. Once a weed has sprouted, a pre-emergent herbicide will not work. This is why it is so important to apply it in early spring.
Often, pre-emergent herbicides are referred to as crabgrass killers because that is the most common weed to want to prevent. However, there are pre-emergent herbicides available for many weeds that typically emerge during the spring and summer.
If you are in Southern Georgia, you can bet on being able to apply pre-emergent herbicides in February. A sure way to know when to apply pre-emergent herbicides is when the soil temperature is above 55 degrees Fahrenheit for two to three days.
One of the best things about pre-emergent herbicides is that they have staying power. Depending on the chemical and the environment, they can last 6 months or more. It is a wonderful way to prevent many weeds from growing, so you can spend your time working on other lawn work.
Most grasses can handle pre-emergent herbicide in early spring because it isn’t really about the grass. It’s about when the weeds are going to emerge.
Specific grass types that like to have pre-emergent herbicide application in the spring are:
Pre-emergent herbicides come in many forms including liquid and dry granules. Follow the directions on the container to find out how to apply correctly, and you will have effective weed control.
Pre-emergent herbicides are available in many types, and they need to be applied in early spring before the weeds emerge from the soil. There’s a small window of time to get pre-emergent herbicide in the ground in order to catch weeds before they start. These herbicides may need to be re-applied periodically throughout the year for optimal efficacy.
You cannot control every weed that may sprout on your property, and seeds can survive for years. Therefore, continued herbicide application will be necessary for long-term results. However, pre-emergent herbicides give you a fighting chance in the war against weeds.
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