Should I Use Pre-Emergent or Post-Emergent Weed Control in the Fall?

Here in Texas, weeds are a problem for lawns all year long. Keeping them away throughout the growing season is vital, and it is especially important in the fall because it will allow your grass to grow stronger before it enters dormancy. Because of this, you need to employ the power of both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments in the fall! Pre-emergent weed control treatments prevent weeds from sprouting, while post-emergent applications target existing weeds that are already on your turf. Using both of these treatments will provide optimum protection for your lawn against nutrient-stealing weeds. You should also apply lawn fertilization treatments to your lawn during the fall to provide your lawn with nutrients as it prepares for the upcoming winter.

Use pre-emergent weed control in the fall to get ahead of winter weeds.

During fall, you need to apply pre-emergent weed control treatments to your lawn to effectively get ahead of any weeds that may sprout in the winter. Pre-emergent treatments work by coating the soil under your grass to prevent weeds from breaking through the surface and making their ugly entrance on your lawn. The weeds will still germinate, but once they come into contact with the coating of the pre-emergent weed control treatment, they will be unable to continue developing. This means the weeds will not have the chance to become an issue on your lawn! By applying this treatment in the fall, you can rest easy knowing there won't be many pesky winter weeds growing on your lawn.

Apply post-emergent weed control treatments to get rid of existing weeds on your lawn during the fall.

Post-emergent weed control treatments are designed to kill existing weeds on your lawn. It is directly applied to the weeds that have taken a foothold in your lawn to eliminate them so that can't continue to steal resources from your plants or drag down the curb appeal of your property. This treatment should be applied in the fall to ensure your turf has no competition for much-needed resources before it enters dormancy.

Why You Need To Use Both Pre- & Post-Emergent Weed Control Treatments in the Fall

While pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments are each highly effective on their own, you can get better results when you use both in the fall. Incorporating pre- and post-emergent weed control in your fall lawn care regimen will provide comprehensive protection for your lawn against weeds. That's because the protective barrier of pre-emergent treatments will prevent future weeds from growing and the targeted attack of post-emergent treatments will eliminate existing weeds, ensuring that your lawn is weed-free before it goes into dormancy and stays that way throughout the winter.

Pair weed control with lawn fertilization treatments in the fall for a strong, healthy lawn.

If you want your lawn to be in its best shape before the winter season sets in, make sure you pair your weed control treatments with lawn fertilization treatments! Lawn fertilization treatments in the fall provide your grass with vital nutrients that will strengthen and bolster its health so it survives winter and bounces back quickly in the spring. With weeds no longer a problem thanks to pre- and post-emergent treatments, your lawn can get the most out of the fertilizer treatments since it no longer has competition for nutrients.

Call us today to enroll in our weed control service!

It's time to take back your lawn from weeds and make way for healthy grass growth by taking advantage of our weed control service! You can choose from one of our three weed control programs—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—which can include lawn fertilizer, fungicide, and grub control treatments on top of our pre- and post-emergent weed control applications. We offer this service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in China Spring, Woodway, Waco, TX, and surrounding areas. Give us a call today at (254) 715-9520 to enroll in any of our weed control programs!