Weeds are a nuisance for lawns in Florida, as they can drag down the curb appeal of properties and steal essential nutrients and other resources from grass, but you can start the yearly battle against them with pre-emergent weed control to keep them at bay! This type of treatment works by creating a barrier in the soil that prevents newly germinated weeds from breaking through the surface. As a result, it'll help you minimize the amount on your lawn as the growing season gets underway. However, you'll want to combine it with post-emergent treatments to eliminate any existing weeds so you can achieve a weed-free lawn.

What is pre-emergent weed control, and how does it work?

Pre-emergent weed control is a proactive lawn care treatment designed to stop weeds before they even start. Applied directly to the lawn, this treatment forms a protective barrier within the soil that targets weed seeds at the germination stage. As new weeds begin to sprout, the barrier prevents them from emerging above the surface by blocking their access to essential sunlight. Without light, these young weeds can’t continue growing, effectively stopping them before they become a visible—and frustrating—problem. By using pre-emergent weed control, you're taking an important step in maintaining a healthier, cleaner, and more attractive lawn throughout the growing season.

Pre-emergent weed control will help minimize the amount of weeds on your lawn as the growing season gets underway.

As temperatures rise and the growing season begins, weed growth is one of the first challenges that many property owners face. Left untreated, weeds can quickly take hold and compete with your grass for nutrients, water, and sunlight. Fortunately, applying pre-emergent weed control early in the season can dramatically reduce the number of weeds that ever appear. These treatments work by creating a barrier in the soil that prevents weed seeds from sprouting and reaching the surface. By stopping them before they can establish themselves, you’ll spend less time battling unwanted growth and more time enjoying a beautiful lawn!

Pre-emergent weed control treatments are most effective when applied in early spring before weed seeds germinate.

Combine pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control treatments for a weed-free lawn.

Close up of grass on a property in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

While pre-emergent weed control treatments are highly effective at preventing weeds from sprouting, they aren't foolproof. Some weed seeds may have already germinated before the treatment was applied, and others may find their way to your lawn after the barrier has been created. That's where post-emergent weed control treatments come in. Post-emergent treatments are designed to target and eliminate existing weeds on your lawn. By combining both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments, you can effectively prevent new weeds from sprouting and eliminate any existing weeds, resulting in a weed-free lawn.

Pair weed control treatments with fertilization treatments to provide your turf with nutrients while preventing weeds from stealing them.

Give us a call today to sign up for our weed control service!

At Leafy Landscapes, we can help keep your lawn free of weeds via our weed control service. When you sign up for this service, we will visit your property multiple times throughout the year to apply both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments to keep your lawn free of weeds. What's more, our team will also apply fertilizer treatments to your lawn to provide your turf with the nutrients it needs to grow strong and green.

Our weed control service is offered to residential property owners in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and surrounding areas like Port Orange and Ponce Inlet. Give us a call today at (386) 492-8862 to sign up for our weed control service and enjoy a weed-free lawn throughout the year.