Keeping Them Weeds Down

Mulching

• Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around plants, trees, and garden beds.

• Mulch blocks sunlight, preventing weed seeds from sprouting.

• Organic mulch (like wood chips or pine bark) also improves soil quality.

Use Landscape Fabric or Weed Barriers

• Lay down landscape fabric under mulch or gravel in garden beds.

• This creates a physical barrier that stops weeds from growing.

• Make sure to secure the edges properly so weeds don’t sneak in.

Regular Mowing & Edging

• Keep your lawn mowed at the right height—usually 3–4 inches for most grasses.

• Taller grass shades the soil and prevents weed seeds from germinating.

• Use an edger to create a clean boundary around sidewalks, driveways, and flower beds.

Proper Lawn Care

• Fertilize your lawn 2–4 times a year to keep grass thick and healthy.

• Overseed thin spots to choke out weeds naturally.

• Water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth, which outcompetes weeds.

Pre-Emergent Herbicides

• Apply a pre-emergent weed killer in early spring and late fall.

• It stops weed seeds from germinating.

• Works best for common weeds like crabgrass, chickweed, and dandelions.

Hand-Pulling & Spot Treatment

• For small patches, pull weeds by the root when the soil is damp.

• Use a targeted post-emergent spray for stubborn weeds.

• Be careful around desirable plants to avoid damage.

  
  

• Weeds often grow in cracks of driveways, sidewalks, and patios.

•  to blast away dirt, moss, and weed seeds.

• After cleaning, apply a weed prevention treatment to slow regrowth.

Schedule Routine Maintenance

• Weekly or bi-weekly landscaping visits help keep weeds under control.

• Consistent care prevents weeds from spreading and taking over.