They’re the worst nemesis of every gardener during the spring and summer. What are they? Weeds! You usually just don your gloves and focus on pulling weeds in warmer weather, but we hate to break it to you: certain species of weeds grow throughout the year, and some of the most invasive grow during the winter. Read on as Promier Landscapes, one of the best lawn maintenance companies in Kingsport explores how weeds survive the winter.
What do you need to know about winter weeds?
Weeds that grow in the winter are referred to as winter annuals. In most cases, they sprout in either late summer or fall. You can differentiate winter weeds from their less hardy counterparts because winter weeds won’t die when the weather turns cold. As your grass goes dormant, these weeds keep growing. These winter weeds may identify with dandelions and clover in late fall.
Common species of winter weeds in Kingsport include the following:
- Henbit
- Deadnettle
- Chickweed
- Buttercup
- Carolina germanium
- Annual bluegrass
- Crabgrass
- Goosegrass
- Foxtail
Controlling winter weeds in Johnson City
Like so many things in life, prevention is your best defense. Winter weeds respond well to pre-emergent herbicide treatments. Timing has a lot to do with the effectiveness of these treatments. Therefore, we recommend trusting this weed control service in Kingsport to trained landscaping professionals like the team at Promier Landscapes. Our experts know when to apply this herbicide and, if the winter weeds already have sprouted, can apply a targeted herbicide specific to your lawn maintenance needs. We also know that not all weed killers are created equally, and choose the best one for your problem.
For example, several common winter weed varieties do not respond to broadleaf herbicides once the weeds sprout from the ground. In this case, it may be a wiser course of action to wait until spring, and then have your landscaping professionals in Bristol apply a selective, post-emergent herbicide.
Don’t be surprised if it takes multiple applications of herbicide to get the job done. Here in East Tennessee, there are several species of weeds that sprout in the fall, grow in the winter, and drop their seeds in the latter part of spring. From there, it won’t take long before these weeds become invasive. Once these weeds become entrenched, they absorb the nutrients that your grass needs to thrive.
Lawn maintenance treatments in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol
Landscaping requires year-round care. Our professionals have the expertise, training, and tools to keep weeds at a minimum in your yard, even winter weeds. We offer weed control as part of our landscape maintenance in Kingsport. Sign up for year-round care now, and take the headaches out of lawn maintenance in the new year. To find out more about getting rid of weeds in Kingsport, schedule a consultation with one of our professional landscapers today by calling (423) 872-2988.