Homeowners and gardeners have struggled to keep their lawns weed-free for years. There are always weeds out there that can take nutrients from your garden. You might find that your plants do not grow faster than the weeds in dry Texas conditions.
It is important to know which weeds are growing in your garden before you begin any type of treatment to determine which strategy is most effective to get rid of them.
Pre-emergent herbicides can be used to prevent weeds growing most of the time. This should be done in August or September. Contact herbicides are more effective against broadleaf weeds. You can eliminate the grass you don't want in your garden by using weed control products with sethoxydim ingredient.
Winter weeds on the other side, however, will produce seeds in the middle of the calendar year, from September to March. The herbicide will not kill the seeds if you apply it too late. We recommend that you begin pulling as many weeds as possible. Hand-pulling does not require any special tools or products. It is an effective and efficient method you should still try. You can then mow your lawn after hand-pulling to get rid of unwanted plants.
Rescue grass, an exotic plant imported to Texas, is used for livestock grazing. It continues to reseed after winter, which can be a problem as it can cause damage to other plants in your garden. You can mow rescue grass if found in your lawn so that it doesn't affect your yard during winter. Some San Antonio, TX residents even have the grass planted on their lawns. It can become very coarse in March and April, when it starts to produce seed.
Bedstraw is another popular weed in San Antonio. It is similar to rescue grass and is useful as well. This is what many homes use to stuff their mattresses. It grows above plants where it seeds are. You can either use a steel mower or pull it by hand to remove this weed. You can use these sticky vines for your compost.
Texas dandelion is a common plant in Texas, particularly in San Antonio. Its yellow flower is very similar to common dandelion, but it isn't as golden. These two types can be pulled by hand, unless the soil is dry and compacted.
It can be difficult to know what to do if you have weeds in the yard. Calling experts in weed management is the best way to get rid of these unwanted plants permanently. Call PDS LawnCare LLC of San Antonio, TX today for a quote on weed control.
