How to Prepare for a Weed-Free Summer
Summer is the season of growth, greener gardens, and beautiful flora. However, it is also the time of year when many weeds are most noticeable and fertile. Certain weeds native to Indiana, such as crabgrass, nimblewill, buckhorn plantains, and hairy galinsoga, can really take off during the summer season. According to the Bureau of Land Management, a weed is any plant that grows where it is not wanted. This means that a plant can be a weed whether or not it is native to the area, invasive, or harmful to other plant species. However, many weeds can be particularly harmful to your property’s biodiversity and desired plantlife, and can also serve as a boon for local pests. Here are some of the greatest risks of allowing weeds to propagate on your property, and what we can do to help put a stop to them.
The Danger Posed by Weeds
Weeds can ruin the visual appeal of your yard; no one wants a bunch of ugly weeds creeping up on, and ruining, the aesthetics of their property. This will reduce property value and give the impression that your yard is neglected, unkempt, and requiring serious maintenance. They can also easily overwhelm the desired plants of your yard, making it hard for them to stand out or even survive.
Weeds are not just an eyesore, however, as they can also pose a real danger to your property. For one thing, weeds grow quickly, which means they are able to rapidly overwhelm irrigation systems and sprinklers. When this happens, weeds can siphon off vital water, mineral, and nutrient resources from plants you desire to be in your yard, putting them at risk of malnutrition and death.
Pests are also huge fans of weeds, as they give them a great means of shelter and a consistent food source to leech off of. This means that allowing weeds to propagate on your property will not only decrease the visual value of your property, and damage your other plants, but they can also exacerbate your pest problem and aid insects, rodents, and other undesired wildlife in invading your yard and home.
Weed Control & Prevention Services
It’s not too late to take control of your yard. At Lawn & Turf Landscaping, our seasonal weed control services are designed to eliminate existing weeds and keep new ones from taking over. During our second round of treatment, we apply a slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy, green growth, along with a selective herbicide to target and kill broadleaf weeds like dandelions and plantains (excluding tougher varieties like crabgrass and thistle). These treatments work together to strengthen your lawn while clearing out unwanted weeds—so you can enjoy a thick, vibrant lawn all summer long.
Call Today and Ask About Our Summer Weed Treatment Program: (260)747-3298
If you are interested in making weeds on your property a thing of the past, contact us by phone at (260) 747-3298 or email us at info@lawnandturfland.com.
