Weeds don’t just ruin the appearance of your garden, but they are also detrimental to its health. As any lawn care professional will tell you, these pesky plants offer stiff competition for water, sun, and nutrients in the soil. If you don’t take measures to keep weeds at bay, your garden will fail to flourish.

4 Lawn Care Tips for Weed Control

1. Fertilize & Aerate Your Garden

Prevention is the best cure when it comes to weeds. If the plants in your garden are malnourished and weak, they are more likely to give space to weeds. Fertilize every six to eight weeks during the growing season, water as needed, and aerate to allow roots to absorb as much fertilizer as possible.

2. Mow Your Lawn

Keeping your lawn trimmed to the right height encourages strong growth, improving the likelihood that grass will win in the competition against weeds. Different grass types have different “ideal” heights: For instance, Kentucky Bluegrass does best when maintained at one-and-a-half to three inches, while Bermuda Grass shouldn’t exceed one inch. A lawn care expert can advise you concerning the right height for your lawn.

3. Get Your Hands Dirty 

Pulling weeds manually offers a chemical-free solution to controlling growth. Make sure you are getting the plants out at the root to prevent them from growing back. If even one piece of root is left in the ground, regrowth will occur. It’s easiest to pull weeds when the soil is a bit moist, so save this task for mornings when the garden is still dewy and damp.

4. Use Weed Killer

Weed control products can be used to spot treat areas of your garden that are at risk of being overrun with weeds. Check the product label to ensure that it can be used on the type of grass you have without danger. The label should also include a list of the weeds that the solution can combat.

Too busy to take on the weeds in your garden? Nature Plus Lawn & Irrigation in Cincinnati, OH, can help. Their comprehensive lawn care services include fertilization, irrigation, and aeration. Known for their efficient and effective work, they have built a reputation for top-quality service—as their online client testimonials prove. In addition to Cincinnati, they serve Butler, Hamilton, Warren, and Clermont counties. To discuss your needs, call (513) 755-9434.