Proper Lawn Care and Pest Control in Orlando

Proper Lawn Care and Pest Control

Avoid Weeds – Proper Lawn Care and Pest Control

Simply put, weeds do not create voids, they fill them. When the turf areas thin from stress this allows the sunlight to reach the soil where the seed bank is and whatever seeds are there will likely terminate. Weeds can be removed via pest control or laborious manual labor. But it is much more important to prevent the growth of weeds and the development of pests in advance with proper lawn care. A sea of daisies may be nice to look at in the beginning, but that is where the evil begins. Because once weeds are allowed to establish, they spread more and more. These plants need fewer nutrients than the lawn and remove even the last remnant: the grass is weaker, weeds take over. And those who don’t know will soon have more weeds than grass in their lawn. Therefore, weeds should be treated early.

Replace bad areas of the lawn

Prevention of weeds begins with maintaining a healthy lawn. A healthy lawn is free of gaps that allow for weed intrusion and infestations. Those who do not want to have weeds in their grass should take Care to keep the turf thick and healthy. This means listening and cooperating with your pest control company in regards to proper watering and mowing practices. Some weeds and wild grasses are not controllable by herbicides. Most of these weeds and wild grasses are tropical in nature which means they will brown out each winter as cooler weather sets in. This is the ideal time to remove these uncontrollable’s and patch in some pieces of sod so that these weed seeds do not regerminate when spring arrives and continue their assault on your beautiful lawn. Using the right sod is important as well. A full sun variety should be utilized for full sun areas, shade-tolerant for shady areas, and maybe even a semi-dwarf for in-between areas. Some areas are not conducive for growing turfgrass and these areas should be considered for adding in a ground cover or plant bed that will do well in these types of areas while also adding to the beautification of your landscape.

Proper fertilization and irrigation

Weeds multiply when the nutrient deficiency is present in the lawn which can cause the turf to thin. Few nutrients weaken grasses because they have a high demand. In contrast, unpleasant weeds can also grow in poor and nutrient-poor soils and are therefore strengthened in their propagation. When weeds start spreading, the lawn is increasingly being driven back into a vicious circle. Therefore, the correct nutrient supply is not only an important care product but also a way to avoid weeds. This is also supported by the lack of water. Everything starts and stops with proper watering. This is the most important step in maintaining a healthy lawn. Especially in spring and summer, it is important to pay attention to the moisture of the lawn. Evapotranspiration rates are increased during times of high heat and humidity and the water must be replaced more often during these times. Watering should always occur during the times when the grass is already naturally wet from dew, generally between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am. Watering should also be deep enough to wet the top 8-12” of soil.

Weed control

In addition to natural measures, pest control will help. Do the search for “Pest Control near me” to find several options and find the best company for you. Germicidal plants such as grasses will not be affected. Important here is the correct application of chemical agents as well as the consideration of seasons and temperatures. Misuse can also cause serious damage to the lawn. Call Protex Lawn and Pest Control for the most professional and adequate treatment plans available. Learn about pest control regulations 

Prevention is better than aftercare. With proper lawn care, weeds do not need to be laboriously removed as they have grown in the green area. The right watering, regular mowing, scarification, and proper nutrient supply can prevent unpleasant surprises in the lawn and landscape areas.

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