When those pesky weeds start popping up in your lawn again, it can be frustrating not knowing when is the right time to take action. Learning to identify the signs that your yard needs weed control will help you get ahead of the problem and keep your grass looking lush.

When Weeds Outnumber the Grass

Scan across your lawn and compare the amount of weeds to grass. If you spot more dandelions, clover, and other weeds than actual grass blades, it's definitely time to call for weed control services. Letting weeds dominate your yard allows them to spread seeds and take over more turf. Getting weed control now pushes back against their invasion into your grass. Weed preventatives can be added during weed control that improve the soil and grass to help eliminate future outbreaks.

When Weed Growth Is Aggressive

The speed at which new weeds are popping up and spreading is another red flag for your lawn's health. If you mowed or pulled weeds recently but are already seeing fresh growth, that signals a rapidly reproducing weed problem. Weeds that grow and spread aggressively can inhibit grass growth. Their rapid growth allows them to choke out the grass by dominating sunlight, soil nutrients, and water access. Getting weed control services immediately can stop the active spread in its tracks.

When Weeds Have Visible Seed Heads

Seeing weed seed heads mature in your lawn means you already have the next generation of weeds waiting to sprout up. Weed seeds generally stay viable in the soil for several years. Letting them drop back into your lawn this season means waves of new weeds for years to come. It also allows existing weeds to become firmly anchored in place by their spreading roots. Calling for weed control when seed heads appear knocks out their current growth before they scatter more seeds. According to Rutgers University, the number of seeds annual weeds can produce is between 25,000 and 250,000.

Don't let your yard become a never-ending weed jungle this year. Keep an eye out for aggressive spread, more weeds than grass, and mature weed seed heads. Recognizing when your lawn needs help with weed control empowers you to take action at the first signs of trouble. Reclaim your grass's glory by stopping these invasive pests in their tracks with professional treatments. Call us now at Weed Solutions Inc to obtain an estimate for us to treat your lawn.