Should I Invest in Post-Emergent Weed Control Treatments This Fall?

Weeds are a nuisance, and they'll continue to cause problems for your lawn for as long as they can. Because of this, you don't want to skip post-emergent weed control treatments this fall! Existing weeds will steal nutrients and other resources from your grass, making it weaker and more susceptible to issues during the already stressful winter season here in Minnesota. Not only that, but they'll also drag down its curb appeal! What's worse is if you leave weeds alone this fall, they'll return with a vengeance in the spring, and you'll be stuck dealing with them anyway. However, by investing in post-emergent weed control treatments this fall, you can effectively eliminate these nutrient thieves and ensure your lawn can absorb everything it needs to stay healthy before winter and look pristine.

Existing Weeds Will Steal the Nutrients & Resources Your Lawn Needs to Prepare for Winter

During the winter, your lawn goes dormant to survive the freezing temperatures and other stressors that come with the season. So, it has to absorb plenty of nutrients and other vital resources in the fall to prepare. Unfortunately, weeds will take any opportunity to take over your turf and steal those resources for themselves. As a result, it'll have more trouble getting enough of what it needs, making it weaker and more susceptible to issues during the winter. Because of this, you should invest in post-emergent weed control treatments this fall. These treatments target weeds directly, as they're applied to existing growth and seep into the soil to kill it at its roots. That way, your lawn doesn't have to compete with them, and it can maximize nutrients and other resources to build up its strength and overall health before winter dormancy.

Weeds Drag Down Your Lawn's Curb Appeal

Another reason to invest in post-emergent weed control treatments this fall is that weeds drag down your lawn's curb appeal! When you leave them alone, their ugly heads will make it look messy and unkempt. Similarly, since they weaken your grass, it'll look dull and lackluster. Fortunately, using post-emergent treatments this fall will eliminate them so that your lawn can boast a pristine appearance again.

If you leave weeds on your lawn this fall, you'll be stuck dealing with them in the spring.

If you decide not to invest in post-emergent weed control treatments and leave weeds on your lawn this fall and during the winter, you'll be in for a rude awakening come spring. That's because if you let weeds go untreated, they will resurface again in the spring, and you'll be stuck dealing with them anyway. It can also lead to an increased population at the start of the growing season than if you were to take care of them. Instead of taking the risk of weeds causing problems for you and your lawn in the spring, you should invest in post-emergent treatments this fall.

Call us today to schedule our weed control service and keep your lawn weed-free!

If you want to keep your lawn weed-free throughout the year, you've come to the right place! At LawnCrafters, we offer a pet-friendly, organic-based weed control service that utilizes both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments to prevent new weeds from surfacing and eliminate any existing ones on your turf. This service runs from April to October, with the final treatment being a post-emergent to ensure these pesky plants don't cause problems right before winter. Our team proudly serves residential and commercial properties and HOAs in Mankato, North Mankato, St. Peter, MN, and surrounding areas. Call us at (507) 414-8393 to schedule our weed control service today!