Weeds are a nuisance here in Colorado, and safeguarding your lawn from them requires a two-pronged approach: pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control. Pre-emergent treatments create a barrier that prevents newly germinated weeds from surfacing in the first place, acting as a proactive defense. On the other hand, post-emergent treatments target existing weeds, eliminating them after they've sprouted. Using both methods is crucial because they complement each other by covering both ends of the weed growth cycle, ensuring a weed-free lawn throughout the growing season.

What is pre-emergent weed control?

Pre-emergent weed control is a treatment that allows you to get ahead of weeds before they cause problems for your lawn, as it's applied before they germinate and emerge. These treatments work by creating a protective barrier within the soil, inhibiting newly germinated weeds from sprouting through the surface and accessing the resources they need to grow. However, timing is crucial. Pre-emergent weed control should be applied ahead of a certain point in the growth cycle because once it passes that, the treatment is no longer effective on that weed. With pre-emergent weed control treatments, you can prevent weeds from establishing themselves and becoming a nuisance on your lawn in the first place.

What is post-emergent weed control?

Post-emergent weed control treatments are designed to kill weeds that have already sprouted and are causing trouble on your lawn. They are applied directly to any existing growth whenever they show up, where it'll then seep into the ground and kill it at its roots. Post-emergents are highly effective at eliminating these pesky nutrient sappers so they don't continue to hinder your turf's overall health and curb appeal!

Why is it important to use both pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control treatments?

If you want to achieve a weed-free lawn year-round, then using both pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control treatments together is a must. After all, when you do, you can control both ends of the weed growth cycle, making them a problem of the past! That's because pre-emergent weed control covers the early stages of weed development, preventing them from taking root in the first place. But here's the catch: pre-emergent treatments don't work on weeds that have already passed a certain point or are actively growing on your lawn.

On the flip side, post-emergent weed control tackles the weeds that are already there, but it can sometimes feel like playing catch-up trying to combat the population if you don't utilize pre-emergents, too. By using these treatments together, you're drastically reducing the number of weeds that surface on your lawn in the first place through pre-emergents, and anything that has already passed a certain point and does sprout will be eliminated with post-emergents. That way, your lawn stays weed-free and beautiful throughout the growing season.

Common weeds in Colorado include dandelions, clover, chickweed, crabgrass, and foxtail.

Give us a call today to enroll in our weed control service.

If you want to say goodbye to pesky, unsightly weeds and hello to a beautiful lawn free of them, you've come to the right place! At Mesa Turf Masters, we offer our weed control service to property owners in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, and other surrounding areas in Colorado. This service includes two pre-emergent treatments to prevent weeds from surfacing and post-emergents throughout the growing season to eliminate any existing ones! Not only that, but it also comes with routine fertilization applications and other beneficial treatments, depending on whether you opt for our Basic, Premium, or Master program. It's time to take back your lawn from weeds - call us today at (970) 434-5440 to enroll in our weed control service!