Having a nice yard can sometimes make you feel like it is a battlefield more than a lawn. With so many weeds, bugs, animals, and other potential problems,
it can seem a bit hopeless to have a nice lawn. The good news is that you can call in the calvary, Green Feet Lawn Care. Trained and knowledgeable professionals will help take care of any invading armies of insects or weeds, all while you sit back and relax.
A common potential invader for Georgia lawns is crabgrass. This annual grassy weed likes to take over your lawn and chokes out the turf that you already have. As a shallow rooted weed, frequent, shallow waterings increase the likelihood of crabgrass thriving in your lawn. A common mistake many homeowners make. Just like cutting your grass too short can increase the chances of crabgrass seeds germinating and emerging from the soil to take over your yard. The good news is that this weed can be prevented or treated after its emergence, although prevention is your best bet to maintaining a healthy and beautiful lawn.
Pre-emergent herbicides do just what you think, they prevent the crabgrass or other weed from even emerging, which means less work for you! Having an application of pre-emergent herbicide done will save you time, money, and effort later in the year. Call us today to set up an appointment and receive an estimate!
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Other ways you can prevent crabgrass from taking over is to mow your lawn at a height of around two inches. Mowing a bit taller allows for your grass to do some of the fighting for you! Sun is less likely to reach the soil, preventing crabgrass seeds from springing up. Taller grass is better able to fend off weeds and stay filled in throughout your lawn, leaving no space for weeds to take hold.
If it is later in the year and you have noticed that crabgrass is taking over already, don’t despair. There are treatments for crabgrass after it has already emerged. The post-emergent herbicides for crabgrass are most useful and do the best job on young plants, so keeping a watchful eye out for new additions to your lawn is a must for them to be effective.
Call us today and let us help you keep control of your lawn. Pre-emergent herbicide or crabgrass preventer is the best way to protect your lawn from being overrun by this annual grassy weed that diminishes the beautiful look of your lawn. We are happy to offer budget friendly services that work and can’t wait to hear from you!
Greenfeet Lawncare Provides Service to the Following Areas
North Fulton, East Cobb, Cherokee, Forsyth Counties - including Alpharetta, Canton, Cobb, Cumming, Dunwoody, Gwinnett, Johns Creek, Marietta, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs
