You’ve heard the old jingle: “Tis the season to be jolly,” but did you know we’re coming up on weed season? Weeds are no joke, and they can wreak havoc on your lawn and garden. The question is, when to apply weed control on Ontario lawns? No worries, we’ll break that down for you.
Jody’s Lawn Care provides both residential and commercial services, ensuring you have a beautiful lawn from spring until fall. We'll keep those sidewalks neat and tidy, or make your corporate property look extra clean and professional. Whatever your goals, we can match our services to meet your needs.
Back to the question of when to apply weed control to a lawn - let’s explore that subject and more in this blog!
Why Weed Control is Essential
In Ontario, people get excited for the winter season to end so they can enjoy the spring and summer on their beautiful, lush lawns. However, winter can do a serious number on your lawn but providing it with a little JLC (Jody’s Lawn Care) after the fact can keep it looking great.
This includes managing weeds.
Listen, we only get a few months of good weather in a good year, so having weeds take over your lawn can really dampen your experience. Luckily, Jody’s Lawn Care can prevent invasive weeds from ruining your spring and summer months and keep your lawn healthy all season.
Let us help you help your lawn!
Here is a brief list of the services Jody’s Lawn Care provides:
Lawn Maintenance: Mowing and customizable programs tailored to your needs.
Weed Control: Organic formula for dandelions, clover, and other broadleaf weeds.
Seasonal Cleanup: Spring and fall cleanups to clear leaves and debris.
Aerating: Improve your lawn's health with aeration.
Tree Trimming: Annual trimming for bushes, trees, and hedges to boost curb appeal.
Fertilizer Packages: Slow-release fertilizing programs for season-long growth.
Garden Services: Garden design, maintenance, and weed control.
Snow Removal: 24/7 commercial and residential snow clearing and monitoring.
Lawn Rolling: Smooth out bumps and lumps in your lawn.
Grub Control: Prevent and treat grub damage with expert care.
Rough Cutting: Trimming for yards, fences, ditches, and fields.
Sod and Seed: Repair bare patches or create a new lawn with sod, seed, and top dressing.
Weed control is essential to keeping your lawn healthy and beautiful, so addressing it at the start of the season is ideal. Working with a professional ensures you’ll have the prettiest lawn on the block.
How to Properly Manage Weeds: Professional Advice
At JLC, we use the latest technology to eradicate weeds from your lawn. We also offer a line of products to control a variety of broadleaf weeds, including a pre-emergent product designed to keep crabgrass at bay. Contact us today for further details on any of our products.
But the question is: How do you manage weed care using a lawn care specialist? We’re so happy you asked! You could, perhaps, consider us resident experts on the matter.
The best time to address weeds is in the spring. This is usually followed by fall, depending on the weather. The spring is a suitable time for catching weeds as they're in their pre-growth season to prevent them from sprouting later in the season. Overall, weed-killing techniques work best in warmer months.
How to Actually Get Things Rollin’
We get it, dealing with weeds is difficult, and approaching it can be intimidating. But the best approach to any problem is to check in with the pros and get their expert advice. Getting a consultation and receiving advice from experienced lawn care experts provides you with the opportunity to prepare your lawn for the upcoming season.
Have a Professional Assess Your Lawn
Before you do any treatment, you need to consult a professional to determine what type of weeds you're dealing with. Common weeds you tend to deal with in Ontario include dandelions and clovers.
Choose the Right Treatment
Working with professionals such as Jody's Lawn Care can match you with products that meet your specific needs. With JLC, we always work with the latest technology to make sure your weeds are kept at bay. Don't worry, we can keep your weeds under control.
Apply Treatments at the Right Time
Early spring to early-mid fall is a good time to destroy active weeds. You need to work with experts to ensure that weed control is applied when the weather is optimal.
Always Go with the Pros
We’ll say it one more time because it matters, but working with a professional is always going to be your best bet. If you want to save yourself the time and effort to pluck and pull weeds out of the dirt, or risk putting treatments on your lawn incorrectly. Professionals have the experience required to ensure your lawn is going to look stunning and lush.
Pro Tips for Ongoing Weed Management
OK, let’s explore how to continue to manage weeds on your lawn. Again, as the experts, we’re locked and loaded on how to handle this:
Aerate Your Lawn: By aerating your lawn, you can increase soil health, meaning weeds will have a harder time thriving.
Get Your Lawn fertilized Regularly: If you want thick, healthy grass, you need to make sure you have someone fertilize your lawn regularly. This helps to smother and crowd out weeds.
Give Your Lawn a Good Mow Down: Don't get your grass too short! Just mow it to a moderate level to make sure that weeds don't have a breeding ground to pop up.
Water Your Grass Carefully: Water your lawn to encourage strong grass roots while also actively trying to discourage weeds.
Careful Considerations
The treatment method you choose should be tailored to the specific type of weed, as each species has a unique life cycle that influences the effectiveness of control strategies. This is why working with a professional is crucial to effectively target and eliminate weeds based on their growth patterns. By understanding the life cycle of each weed species, you can ensure your approach is precise and effective.
Some weeds flourish in the spring, while others grow in the fall. Some weeds can be more resilient than others, which means you need practical applications to make sure that they're treated properly. This is something you also need to address on a seasonal basis.
To be clear, while spring and fall are generally the best times to target weeds, you'll want to target them based on the type of weed, too. After 25 years in the field, we’ve seen (and solved) it all—your weeds don’t stand a chance. Currently, Jody's Lawn Care uses Fiesta Weed Killer — an organic, mineral-based herbicide that is proven effective. So, you can rest assured that weeds won’t be taking over your lawn any time soon.
Fiesta Weed Killer
Fiesta Weed Killer is a post-emergent, broadleaf weed killer that eliminates stubborn weeds on your lawn, leaving it looking lusher than ever. It's a formulation of pesticide that is made to control and repel weeds to the maximum degree.
You can trust that Fiesta Weed Killer will destroy weeds without absolutely destroying your grass. If you put just any non-herbicide on your grass, you could do more harm than good. Choosing a contact herbicide ensures that you won't destroy your lawn in the process. This is why you should trust in the pros!
Choose Jody’s Lawn Care
Homeowners across Ontario trust us for dependable, eco-friendly care. Our experts are equipped to handle all your lawn care needs, including keeping weeds at bay. With over 25 years of experience, we deliver reliable service using environmentally friendly methods and products.
If you're considering professional help with your lawn care:
Schedule a lawn assessment to identify your specific weed challenges
Learn about our seasonal weed prevention options
Discuss which eco-friendly solutions might work best for your property
Our team is happy to answer your questions about weed control or any other lawn care services. Reach out when you're ready to explore how we can help maintain your lawn's health and appearance.
