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With the temperatures slowly creeping up, tall fescue should be striving and growing vigorously. This, of course, is a welcome site for any homeowner! One issue that the warmer temperatures will help with is Poa annua, which is an annual bluegrass nuisance that demands effective weed control

Tackling Poa Annua

What Is Poa Annua?

Poa annua is a common bluegrass that thrives in damp and shady areas. While the seeds are typically dropped during the spring or summer, the weed doesn’t sprout until the weather cools down a bit. It will hide in your lawn during the sunny seasons until the more temperate fall comes… and then begin its takeover.

What You Can Do to Fight Poa Annua

weed controlPoa annua has very shallow roots that are unable to penetrate deep into the soil. Because of this, infrequent and deep watering will help prevent it from getting the precious moisture it needs to grow, acting as an effective weed control. The plant is also very short and lawns with taller grass tend to have less of the weed. Placing your mower blades in a higher setting will make it very difficult for Poa annua to survive.

Enlisting the help of professional weed control service is also a great way to fight back against the plant pest. An experienced lawn-care company will know what pre-emergent strategies will keep Poa annua at bay most effectively, helping quell the spread of the weed before its prime growing season in the fall. The company may also have some additional methods of keeping your lawn as weed-free as possible.

 

For weed control and lawn maintenance in the Denver, NC, area, there’s no better choice than R & T Lawn Services, Inc. By using years of experience, the company is able to employ effective techniques to keep your lawn as beautiful and weed-free as possible. For more information, call (704) 589-0713 or visit the website today.

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