Knowledge is power. Before performing weed control on your yard or garden, equip yourself with information on how these unwanted plants spread, explored in the guide below. It will help you save time in the long run by allowing you to treat the root of the problem, rather than just the symptoms. 

What Causes Weeds to Spread?

There are many ways weeds attempt to take over lawns and gardens. For example, dandelions that encounter wind will release seeds that blow along until they catch on something or flutter to the ground. There, they can take root and create more dandelions. 

Thistles feature little hooks that latch onto passerby like dogs or bunny rabbits and are spread when the animal moves from place to place. Animals may also eat the seeds and then deposit them wherever they defecate. This combination of feces and soil often acts as a natural fertilizer, further encouraging weed growth.

Additionally, water from rain and flooding can knock seeds off a plant and deposit them elsewhere. As the rain ebbs, the seeds may take advantage of the moisture and grow where they were left by the runoff. 

How Can I Perform Weed Control?

Start by placing mulch around trees and landscaping. Wood chips, gravel or eco-friendly, recycled shredded rubber tires will all limit sunlight and prevent weeds from growing while insulating your other plants against chilly nights.

You can also have a weed control company apply special solutions to kill weeds without harming the nearby grass or flowers. Call in these teams of experienced technicians to address a minor weed breakout to prevent it from getting worse or to treat an entire property full of plant pests.

Homeowners looking for professional weed control should contact Taylor’s Weed & Pest Control in Hobbs, NM. Their licensed team has over 40 years of industry experience providing lawn care and pest control services. Call (575) 492-9247 or visit the website for information on how they can help you create a healthy, lush lawn.