Weeds are a nuisance for you and problematic for your lawn in Texas, but with pre-emergent weed control, you can get ahead of them before they even surface! However, there are two types of pre-emergent treatments: granular and liquid. Granular treatments consist of small granules that need to be watered in to activate, while liquid treatments are water-soluble, sprayed across your turf, and work to establish in the soil quickly. Liquid pre-emergent weed control is typically the ideal choice because it provides better coverage and allows you to be more precise when applying it. To ensure your lawn gets the most protection from weeds, you'll want to treat it with pre-emergents twice in the spring and twice in the fall.

What is the difference between liquid and granular pre-emergent weed control?

Pre-emergent weed control is highly effective at preventing newly germinated weeds from growing through the surface, keeping them from causing problems for your lawn in the first place. However, there are two types of these treatments: liquid and granular pre-emergent weed control. Here are some differences between them:

  • Liquid pre-emergent weed control is a water-soluble treatment that gets sprayed across your lawn and works to absorb and establish in the soil quickly.
  • Granular pre-emergent weed control is a treatment consisting of granules that get spread across your turf. Because of this, it needs to be watered in to activate and start working to form a barrier within the soil.

Which type of pre-emergent weed control is better - liquid or granular?

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While both liquid and granular pre-emergent weed control are effective, liquid treatments are typically the way to go. For one, liquid treatments provide better coverage and ensure every area of your lawn is protected so weeds have nowhere to grow. Meanwhile, it can be challenging to achieve the same consistent coverage throughout with granular pre-emergents. Another benefit of liquid pre-emergent weed control is that it allows you to be more precise when applying it. As a result, you can more easily administer the correct amount evenly across your turf, meaning you'll likely see the best results.

How often should you apply pre-emergent weed control?

To ensure your lawn stays free of pesky weeds throughout the year, pre-emergent weed control treatments should be applied twice in the spring and twice in the fall. Applying them during these seasons gives them enough time to absorb and establish in the soil ahead of a certain point in the weed growth cycle, making them more effective.

The first pre-emergent treatment should occur between January and mid-February so that you can prevent spring weeds. Meanwhile, the second spring pre-emergent should be applied between mid-February and late March to block summer weeds from accessing the resources they need to grow. On the other hand, the first fall treatment is best applied between mid-August and late September to allow you to get a jumpstart on controlling winter weeds before they germinate. Finally, the last pre-emergent weed control application should occur between early October and mid-November to continue protecting your lawn from troublesome winter weeds.

In addition to pre-emergent weed control, you'll also want to utilize post-emergent treatments to eliminate any existing weeds on your lawn.

Call Us Today to Sign Up for Our Weed Control Service

At Weedex Lawn Care, we offer a comprehensive weed control service that includes four applications of liquid pre-emergent treatments, twice in the spring and twice in the fall. Additionally, we'll utilize post-emergents throughout the year to target existing weed growth, plus fertilize your lawn to provide valuable nutrients that keep it healthy! We offer this service to residential property owners in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, TX, and surrounding areas. Call us today at (972) 727-9207 to sign up for our weed control service!