Preparing Your Lawn for Spring

Preparing Your Lawn for Spring: Winter Weed Control Tips

A vibrant, healthy lawn doesn't happen by accident—it requires year-round care, including proactive weed control during the winter months. At PestNow, we offer a comprehensive lawn care program to keep your cool-season grass, like fescue, looking its best throughout every season. Proper winter weed control is key to ensuring a vibrant, weed-free lawn when spring arrives.

Why Winter Weed Control is Important for Cool-Season Grasses

Fescue and other cool-season grasses thrive in cooler temperatures, but that doesn't mean they're immune to winter weed invasions. Controlling weeds during the colder months is essential because:

• Prevention is easier than treatment - Our proactive weed control measures stop weeds before they grow, eliminating the need for extensive treatments later.

• Weeds compete with grass for nutrients - Unchecked weed growth robs your fescue lawn of essential nutrients needed for healthy spring and fall growth.

• Early treatment ensures a thicker, healthier lawn - Our expert treatments keep weeds at bay, allowing your grass to establish strong roots and outcompete invasive plants.

How PestNow Provides Winter Weed Control for Fescue Lawns

Our lawn care specialists take the necessary steps to prevent weeds from taking over your fescue lawn before spring:

1. Applying Pre-Emergent Herbicides

PestNow applies pre-emergent herbicides to prevent winter weeds like poa annua and chickweed from germinating, stopping them before they have a chance to grow. Our treatments in winter significantly reduce weed problems in the spring.

2. Maintaining Proper Lawn Health

A strong, well-maintained fescue lawn is naturally more resistant to weeds. PestNow ensures your lawn remains healthy by:

• Mowing at the correct height (typically 3 to 4 inches) to shade out weeds.

• Proper irrigation techniques to encourage deep root growth and drought resistance.

• Aerating your lawn in the fall improves soil health and prevents compaction, which can promote weed growth.

3. Removing Existing Weeds

If weeds have already sprouted, our team removes them using professional-grade treatments that are safe for fescue lawns, stopping their spread before spring.

4. Expert Fertilization

PestNow applies a balanced fertilizer in late fall to strengthen your fescue's roots, making it more resilient against weed invasions when the growing season begins. We ensure the right application timing to prevent unnecessary weed growth.

Let PestNow Take Care of Your Lawn This Winter

At PestNow, we specialize in cool-season grass care, providing expert weed control and maintenance for fescue lawns. Our lawn care program includes seasonal treatments and proactive services to ensure your lawn remains green, dense, and weed-free year-round.

Get a head start on spring by letting PestNow handle your winter weed control needs. Contact us today to learn more about our customized lawn care solutions and schedule your lawn assessment!