Here are some weed control tips for winter.
Sometimes weeds sprout quickly during the onset of spring. It may surprise you, as the weather may seem inconducive to germination. However, most annual winter weeds actively germinate during the fall and winter seasons and quickly grow at the onset of spring. Therefore, you should practice the following measures to combat the winter weeds and keep your lawn or garden free from weeds.
Regular Maintenance Of Your Lawn & Garden
To keep weeds off your lawn or garden, adopt a strict schedule for maintaining them throughout the year. Always keep the grass thick for your lawn and uproot all the weeds as soon as they emerge. In your garden, ensure you apply sufficient mulch to suppress weed growth.
Maintain Healthy Roots
Healthy and robust grass roots ensure that your lawn remains thick and can suppress the growth of weeds. To maintain healthy roots, ensure you fertilize and water your grass regularly to keep it robust and prevent weeds. Weak roots compete with weeds for nutrients and are eventually overshadowed by them.
Adopt Weed Control Techniques
There are several easy weed control techniques available to you. For instance, mulching starves the weed seeds by blocking the valuable sunlight in photosynthesis from penetrating, thus hindering their growth. Also, avoid non-targeted watering (use drip irrigation) to avoid watering the weeds. Lastly, limit digging/tilling to avoid spreading the weed seeds.
Herbicide Application
Herbicides are among the most efficient methods of controlling weeds. However, factors such as winter weeds, grass type, and weather conditions determine the efficacy of the herbicide. Before winter weeds begin sprouting, you can apply a pre-emergent herbicide to target perennials’ seeds and root systems.
There are two types of herbicides: natural herbicides and chemical herbicides. Natural herbicides are highly recommended due to their environmental friendliness. However, some weeds develop resistance to certain herbicides. To prevent resistance from occurring, ensure you alternate between at least two herbicides.
Manual Removal
You can easily remove most weeds with shallow roots— ensure you uproot all the weed traces but be sure to cause minimal disturbance to the grass. Uprooting the weeds as soon as they sprout is an efficient method to control them before seeding.
Get Your Yard Ready for Winter!
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