Weed Control

Weeds in your garden can be a real headache and you have to be very mindful when doing any kind of weed control. Too much Mulch can be the main factor as to why weeds are springing up and even plants that are planted too far apart can contribute to weeds popping up. Weed Control is a specialized task and to be left for the professionals. There are a variety of synthetic and organic herbicides that can be used to kill unwanted weeds, but it is important to know the facts to make an informed decision.

Broad-Spectrum Herbicides for Weed Control

This kind of weed control can be very dangerous as the broad-spectrum herbicides will kill all vegetation and cannot differ from your lawn, good plants, or unwanted weeds. Some of the popular well-known herbicides also contain a substance called glyphosate and are banned in some states. Broad-spectrum herbicides are not often recommended and can be very dangerous if not used by a professional and with extreme caution. Some of the acid-based broad-spectrum herbicides only burn the leafy part of the weed not penetrating the root and thus causing the weeds to eventually growing back.

Selective and Pre-emergent Herbicides for weed control

Selective Herbicides is used to target selective plants, in short, it causes a hormonal disruption in the weed causing it to die. Pre-emergent herbicides generally prevent the seeds from the weeds to germinate this is known in the industry as one of the best organic routes to take. The Pre-emergent herbicide needs to be applied at just the right time, and only work on ungerminated seeds and not on killing the existing weed. Unfortunately, they will also work on any germinating seeds, so it is not recommended to be used in any planting areas.

Handwork and Hand Weeding

At Omaha Lawn Care Company, we always insist on doing a full and detailed inspection of the weed problem and provide safe solutions for you, your lawn, and the landscape. We are well trained in good old-fashioned hand weeding and weed whacking. This method is always our first recommendation. The best conditions for hand removal of weeds are when your soil is damp, the weed is taken out with little effort, we cut and take and make sure the weed along with the weed rot system is removed completely. Handwork is also much more appealing to the eye as the task is more detailed focused. Our team can assist with any of these solutions for both residential and commercial properties.

Weed Control Preventative Measures

There are many ways we use in preventing any weed infestations. Some of our techniques including general tilling, turning of soil and are generally done before there has been a weed infestation. Correct installation of Mulch is also used to prevent weeds from taking over your garden beds. Regular Mowing and Lawn Care is a major factor in preventing weeds from popping up on your lawn, and that is exactly why you need to get in contact with our team from Omaha Lawn Care company.