So….. not everybody lives in Home Depot or Lowes! We get it….*insert thumbs up icon here* LOL. We have your back! Tis’ the season to prepare for the weeds. I know…. we hate them, they are SUPER annoying, and unattractive….But, guess what? They can be prevented!

According to trugreenmidsouth.com, the best ways to prevent weeds this spring are:

• Healthy grass. The best prevention method for weeds is to have a healthy lawn. Weeds popping up is typically an indication that your lawn needs more nutrients or there is a problem with the soil.
• Deep watering. Watering your lawn properly will help it fight off weeds. Water your lawn about once a week, and give it about an inch of water. This will help the roots of your grass grow deep into the soil, preventing weeds from taking root.
• Tall grass. Set your lawn mower to one of its highest settings. Tall grass is thick grass, and that shades weeds seeds, making it harder for them to sprout.
• Mulch. For areas of your lawn where you want to have flowers, or just don’t want grass to grow, lay down about 2 inches of mulch. Mulch will keep your soil cool, help plants thrive, and not let weed seeds take root and see light.
• Pre-emergent herbicides. These will stop weeds from taking root in your soil.

They also notate that the best way to treat weeds are:

• Pull them out! After it rains go outside and try to pull weeds out by the roots. It’ll be easier to do this when the soil is moist. Sometimes weeds can grow back if the root stays in the soil.
• Prune. If you can’t pull a weed out by its roots, cutting off the top is the next best thing. This way it won’t be able to germinate.
• Post-emergent herbicides. When your lawn is overcome with weeds you need a solution other than pulling them out. These herbicides absorb into the weed and attack its roots in order to kill it.
• Glyphosate. Found in products like Roundup, this is an herbicide that will kill any growing plant that it comes into contact with. That means you need to be very careful. Don’t spray it on windy days, and try to only use it for weeds that are isolated.

Keep your yard looking tip top this spring!! Well maintained yards keep our neighborhood looking beautiful!! Here are some popular products to buy for yard control:

• ORTHO Weed B Gon
• Roundup Weed and Grass Killer 
• Spectracide Weed Stop

Or…. if you would rather kill two birds with one stone and take a giant leap towards keeping your yard plush and weed-free this spring try these:

• Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed
• Sta-Green Weed and Feed
• Vigoro Ready-to-Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed

Or….if you would rather just have someone else do it, here are some local companies to contact:

• TruGreen Mcdonough – 1-844-565-0186
• Simply Green Lawn Care Plus – 770-923-0387
• Turf Masters – 866-473-5140

Have fun!!!! Yard work is not as boring as it seems and its an awesome way to show your personality in your home!