Why Pre-Emergent weed control now rather waiting until spring time

Take control of the pre-emergent before the weeds take over your lawn

 Georgia Turf Magazine..... It's one of the most hot topic that customer want to know how to control the weeds in their lawn here's what a professional tech says from Winn Pro Turf Management in Douglasville Ga. 

Maybe you’ve heard of pre-emergent weed control, but you’re not sure what it is, why it’s important in your lawn care regimen, or when you need to apply it. 

 a pre-emergent kills the weeds before they emerge from the ground. A common misconception is that they keep the seeds from germinating, but that is not the case! When the product is applied it creates a barrier layer on the surface so that the young seedlings die when they come in contact with the barrier. If it is a granular product, when it gets watered in, the solution creates the barrier. If it is a liquid, the barrier sets up right away. 

The length of time the barrier is in place depends on the concentration of the product used and the amount of moisture received. In an ideal world, you want the barrier in place throughout the weed germinating season but to break down just before lawn seeding season. This is the “art” part of lawn care, it is always a balancing act with mother nature.

Why Pre-Emergent weed control now rather waiting until spring time

 Plants and weeds will begin to germinate sometime around April 15th or when the ground temperatures hit 55 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes it the perfect time to break out the products to keep them from sprouting. The benefit of this one-time treatment is that you are ahead of the problem which will make these trouble spots easier to manage. Instead of having to fight your entire lawn, you should be able to spot treat with post-emergents for the rest of the year.

Grassy weeds can be the most difficult to control. Luckily, by using a pre-emergent, you can get a jumpstart on them before they hit maturity. This is important if you want to avoid killing desirable lawn grasses along with the weeds in later treatments. The pre-emergent is used to control grassy weeds such as crabgrass and foxtail. Plus, it can also help with a select few broadleaf weeds, such as dandelions.  

Georgia Turf Management wants to thanks Winn Pro Turf Management tech Alex Alexander for his professional advice if your in the Douglasville Ga and Surrounding area contact their office 770-415-1131