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As a homeowner, you work hard to make sure every area of your property—both inside and out—remains in good condition. Therefore, it can be extremely frustrating when natural forces start to hinder your efforts. One of the greatest natural threats to gardens and landscapes are weeds, but it’s not always easy to tell what kind you’re dealing with. The guide below explores some species to look out for in New Mexico, so you can arrange for weed control.

3 Weeds Common to New Mexico

1. Spurge

Spotted spurge is a short plant that spreads horizontally, never growing higher than a foot. It features small, oval-shaped leaves with purple markings, and produces white or pink flowers. This plant is considered a weed because each plant can contain thousands of seeds, allowing it to spread quickly. Spotted spurge can also cause rashes or irritation if it makes contact with the skin. It can be pulled from the ground with gloved hands or treated with herbicide when young. To prevent it from popping up again, surround your plantings with several inches of wood mulch.

2. Dandelions

weed controlYou might associate these flower-like weeds with making wishes, but if they’re popping up in your New Mexico property, you’ll only be wishing them away. Unfortunately, it’s the blowing of the wind that releases the fuzzy seeds into the air, scattering them around your landscape. Since these weeds have especially long taproots, they can be hard to eradicate. To get rid of them without hurting your lawn, weed control professionals use selective herbicides.

3. Bull Thistle

This noxious weed features bright pink-purple flowers with spiny, bulbous bases, as well as sharp, hairy leaves. Bull thistle can grow up to six feet tall, inhibiting the growth of neighboring plants. Unfortunately, it also has a long taproot that can grow up to 27 inches in a year. To get rid of an infestation of this plant, a weed control team will have to establish a system of close mowing and chemical control.

 

If you’ve seen any of these unwanted plants littering your landscape, get in touch with Taylor's Weed & Pest Control of Hobbs, NM. With over 40 years of combined experience, this trusted weed control team will identify the plant intruder and come up with a solid strategy to eliminate it without harming the rest of your yard or garden. They also offer pest control services, so you can protect your plants from hungry insects. For more information on their offerings, visit the website or call (575) 492-9247 to make an appointment.

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