Controlling Weeds in Your Lawn

Mesa Turf Masters wants you and your family to enjoy the pleasure of a fuller, greener, weed-free lawn. After we perform a written estimate, we will tailor a program specifically designed for your property. Our Trained technicians will provide you with timely treatments and thorough inspections to ensure your lawn is golf course green!

You will never face a lawn problem alone. Included in our guaranteed programs we offer free service calls between treatments. If a concern arises, we are only a phone call away.

Weed Controls for Your Lawn

A lawn full of weeds generally signals several underlying problems. Most weed problems are related to the topsoil's health and condition, and the vitality of the turfgrass growing there.

Soil problems usually fall into several categories:

  • Lack of soil nutrients

  • Soil compaction

  • Thick thatch layer

  • Inadequate water, or too much moisture

  • Too much shade for the turfgrass to develop

Controlling lawn weeds

Lawns extremely infested with weeds need something more than just weed control.

Improving the soil should be at the top of the list. This means regular fertilization, regular aeration, adding top-dressing occasionally and overseeding your lawn at the appropriate time. Follow these guidelines and in a short period of time your topsoil will be one of the best topsoil's in the neighborhood. And when you have a great topsoil, you're going to have a great lawn!

Types of weed controls

There are 2 basic types of weed controls: pre-emergent and post-emergent.

Pre-emergent weed controls

Pre-emergent weed controls prevent many grassy type weeds from taking root in your lawn. This is a time sensitive application and must be in place in the early spring. Once applied, an invisible protective layer stops weed-seeds from taking hold. This will prevent crabgrass and other grassy weeds from rooting.

Pre-emergent weed controls for bedded areas

Rock, bark, and bedded areas can be kept free of weeds with our weed control program. Start in the early spring with a pre-emergent that can help to keep weeds down and receive up to four follow-up applications throughout the season.

Post-emergent weed controls

Post-emergent weed controls takes care of weeds after they have sprouted. Dandelions are a good example of a weed controlled by post-emergent controls. Unless weeds are extensive, we normally spot treat for these types of weeds.

If lawn weeds are extensive, it may be best to wait until early fall when new grass seed can be applied. Killing off all the weeds in mid summer could leave some large holes in the yard.

Hard to control weeds at no extra charge

Some weeds are difficult to control. When on our fertilization weed control program we will treat these difficult weeds without any additional charges.