It's no secret that weeds are a nuisance to property owners in New Mexico and Texas. They steal nutrients from your grass and plants, drag down your curb appeal, and can even make it harder for you to reach your lawn goals. The best way to deal with these pesky invaders is by using both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments throughout the year. Pre-emergent treatments will prevent new weeds from sprouting on your lawn, while post-emergents will target any existing weeds on your turf. By combining these two types of weed control treatments, you can achieve a weed-free lawn all year long!

Pre-emergent weed control treatments prevent weeds from sprouting in the first place.

Pre-emergent weed control is a type of treatment designed to stop newly germinated seeds from sprouting through the surface of the soil. When the product is applied to your lawn, it creates a protective barrier at the base of your grass. As the seedlings begin to grow, they will eventually try to push through the soil, but they will hit the barrier created by the pre-emergent treatment. Because the seedlings aren't strong enough to break through the barrier, they will end up dying under the ground. When applying pre-emergent weed control, timing is everything. You want to apply this treatment before the weeds have a chance to germinate. If you wait until after the weeds have already broken through the soil, then the treatment won't be effective.

Eliminate weeds that have already grown in your lawn with post-emergent weed control treatments.

A broadleaf plantain weed on a lawn in Las Cruces, NM.

Post-emergent weed control is a type of treatment that targets weeds that have already surfaced on your lawn. These treatments need to be applied directly to an existing weed and work by killing the weed directly. The active ingredient in these products attacks the root system, which causes the entire weed to die. Once dead, the weed falls over and decomposes naturally, so you won't have to worry about it again.

Post-emergent treatments effectively target common grassy and broadleaf weeds found in New Mexico and Texas.

Combine pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments to keep weeds off of your lawn!

A weed-free lawn on a property in Las Cruces, NM.

To truly achieve a weed-free lawn, you should combine pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments throughout the year. While each treatment has its own benefits, utilizing both treatments together will get the best results. If you only use pre-emergent treatments, you may still see some weeds popping up on your lawn because not every weed will germinate at the same time. However, pre-emergents will stop many of them from ever sprouting, so you won't have to deal with as many weeds as you would if you didn't use this type of treatment. If you only use post-emergent treatments, you'll be playing catch up with the population as new weeds continue to sprout and spread across your lawn. By combining these two types of weed control treatments, you can achieve a weed-free lawn throughout the year!

Keep your lawn weed-free year-round. Call us today to sign up for our weed control service!

Weeds are relentless, and if left unchecked, they can take over your lawn in no time. If you're tired of dealing with weeds on your lawn, then it's time to call us. At Extreme Landscaping, we offer a weed control service that includes both pre- and post-emergent treatments to keep your property weed-free throughout the year. We service residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Las Cruces, Mesilla, and neighboring areas in New Mexico. We also serve El Paso, TX, and surrounding communities. Call us today at (575) 652-3605 to schedule our weed control service.