The presence of weeds on your lawn in Texas is not something you want to see, so it's best to explore different weed control methods to eliminate them from your turf. Keeping a weed-free lawn is especially crucial in the fall to allow your grass to absorb the nutrients it needs to become strong before dormancy. There are two ways you can remove the weeds on your lawn: hand-pulling and post-emergent weed control treatments. Pulling the weeds by hand is only recommended if you're only removing a few weeds, but it can be futile and tedious if you're dealing with a weed-filled lawn. The weeds can also regrow if you don't completely eliminate the roots of the weed. Meanwhile, post-emergent weed control treatments are sprayed directly on the weeds to get rid of them. To get effective results for your lawn, it's best to hire professionals so you don't have to do the work!

Hand-pulling is an old-fashioned weed removal method.

The old-fashioned way of removing weeds from your lawn is through hand-pulling. As its name implies, this method involves yanking the weed from the soil using your bare hands. Pulling weeds by hand can be effective if you're only seeing a few unwanted plants on your lawn. However, if your turf is already filled with various weeds, this method is not the best choice. For one, hand-pulling weeds can be tedious work. It will take you a lot of time and effort to pull all the weeds by hand, plus there is always a risk of the weeds growing again if you do it wrong. When hand-pulling weeds, it's crucial to remove the entire root system. If you leave a portion of the root behind, the weed will grow back and you'll have to deal with it again.

Tackle existing weeds through post-emergent weed control treatments.

Another way to eliminate weeds from your lawn this fall is through post-emergent weed control treatments. This type of weed control treatment is designed to target existing weeds on your turf that have already broken through the soil surface! Post-emergent weed control treatments are sprayed directly to the weeds on your lawn.

In the fall, post-emergent treatments should be applied twice. The first treatment should be in early fall around late September to treat existing weeds and ensure your grass has no competition for nutrients. It's also important to apply another round of post-emergent treatment in mid-to-late fall to control unwanted broadleaf weeds and help your grass enter dormancy in tip-top shape.

Some common weeds that tend to invade lawns in Texas include chickweed, clover, dandelions, henbit, and more.

Hire Professionals For Your Weed Control Needs For Effective Results

If you want effective weed control, the best thing you can do is to hire professionals. They know the most efficient way to control weed growth on your turf so you don't have to do any of the work. Lawn care pros are equipped with highly effective post-emergent weed control treatments and know proper application methods to tackle the pesky weeds invading your lawn. You should look for lawn care professionals who also include pre-emergent weed control treatments in their program. This type of treatment is designed to prevent weeds from sprouting through the surface of the soil, making it easier to control weeds throughout the year.

Give us a call today to sign up for our weed control service!

Our team at Weedex Lawn Care offers a weed control service to residential properties in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, TX, and nearby areas. This service includes 7 weed control treatments throughout the year so your lawn has consistent protection against invasive weeds. If you're ready to enjoy a weed-free lawn, give us a call today at (972) 727-9207 to sign up for our weed control service.