Lawn Weeds and How to Control Them
Why do we get Weeds in Lawns?
The definition of a weed is quite simple. It’s a plant that is growing where it is not wanted.
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Although weeds can make any lawn their home, they will generally be found in lawns that are not well tended to. The most powerful weapon in the arsenal of any lawn owner surprisingly, is their lawn. By keeping it well maintained, good grass coverage can push out weeds and leave them no room to thrive.
No weed likes to compete with grass for their life. By implementing the following practices, it’s not so difficult to eradicate or at least minimise weed growth:
- Good watering
- Good mowing techniques
- Correct fertiliser use
- Aeration and scarification when necessary
Weed Control
Once you have got weeds growing in the lawn, it’s time to take action. You’ll need to remove them. Although some can be removed by hand to stop their growth, others can be a lot harder to remove.
Fairly easy weeds to remove (if low in number) are:
- Daisy
- Dandelion
- Plantain
- Self-heal
Other weeds that are far more difficult to remove by hand and therefore may need to be treated with chemicals include:
- Clover
- Trefoil
However, before you get stuck into some good spraying, you need to look into whether spot treating will do the trick. Infestations that are not severe can often be treated with just a small hand sprayer and the correct weed treatment.
If you’ve been completely taken over by weeds and it’s ruining all your lawn, then you may need to go into full out war against them. In this type of situation, it’s worth getting a weed killer that will zap them out of your garden. If you don’t feel confident about carrying out this task, then you may want to call up a professional to do the job for you.