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Keeping Your Lawn Weed-Free All Year Round (Winter Weed Control Strategies)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring may be some time away, but lawns still face challenges from winter weeds. Here at American Lawnscape, we understand the importance of proactive weed control<\/a> to maintain a lush, green lawn throughout the year. In this blog post, we’ll discuss our approach to winter weed control (https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Weed_control<\/a>)  and how it sets your lawn up for success in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Winter Weeds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all weeds follow the same seasonal schedule.  North Texas experiences mild winters that create opportunities for cool-season weeds like Poa annua, Rescue grass, and others to thrive. These weeds germinate and establish themselves during the cooler months, potentially causing problems in the spring and summer if left unchecked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Controlling weeds in the winter is also more of a challenge due to the temperatures. For weeds to be controlled, herbicides must enter the plant, flow through the plant and affect a specific target that disrupts its growth and sustainability. Colder weather slows down how fast fluids can move within the plant structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product choice (including specialty surfactants) and product application timing and methods are considerations that are critical to weed control results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Targeted Treatment in Winter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Winter applications focus on addressing these winter weeds with a broad-spectrum herbicide. This proactive approach aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n