Why Pre-Emergent and what are the benefits?

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Pre-emergent weed control is an important fundamental portion of any lawn care program. Our customers desire dense lawns that possess minimal weed pressure and have vibrant color during the growth season. At Heartland Turf we aim to fulfill those desires practically and ecologically. Therefore, the most effective way to meet the weed control request is building atop the foundation of well-timed and carefully selected pre-emergent control products. 

Think of your lawn care program like a Lego set. The early steps aren’t generally glamorous in Legos, but they establish the structure required for the outermost blocks. Without the first step, the last step is not possible. This analogy directly applies to weed control. Without round one, a pre-emergent, the desired final product is not attainable. 

What do pre-emergent’s do?  Simply put, they keep new weeds from making roots as they emerge from seed. This means that annual weeds can be suppressed by applications of pre-emergent. 

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With the common goal of beautiful lawns, the use of weed control products is required. Pre-emergent’s allow us to accomplish these goals and reduce the amount of post-emergent’s required to achieve the same task. They are a crucial part of the foundation in any lawn care program and should be seen as a powerful ally. 

Heartland’s professional landscape team will take the time to answer any questions that you may have about this treatment. To discuss how we can help you achieve a beautiful lawn, give us a call at 513-322-3733 or visit our website www. heartlandturfco.com we’d love for you to team up with Heartland turf!

 

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Do I need Pre-emergent?

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The value of pre-emergent herbicide continues to be an active debate at neighborhood barbecues but oddly enough never a debate within the turf management community.  Most consumers appreciate seeing weeds wilt after a post-emergent herbicide is applied, but the idea that a pre-emergent herbicide reduces the number of weeds needed to be killed is hard for folks to  understand.  This is especially true when there always seems to be some late spring breakthrough in weeds….even when you are disciplined with your pre-emergent program.

In order for pre-emergent herbicides to be effective it is important to understand the following:

  1. Do not apply pre-emergent in areas where over-seeding has been done within the last 6o days
  2. Do not apply pre-emergent in areas you intend to over-seed in the next 60 days.
  3. For best results follow the application directions.  Most recommend watering in for best results.

The truth is that in a comprehensive lawn program pre-emergent prepares the turf for a strong growing season and is only one part of the program.  It allows existing grass to fill in areas that otherwise would be occupied by weeds and as we all know…a healthy, strong and thick turf is the best way to prevent weeds.

A good comparative argument for pre-emergent herbicide is the argument for eating right during a weight loss plan.  Of course you could always exercise for 8 hours and burn 10,000 calories a day allowing you to eat whatever you want…..or you could eat right AND exercise.  Both can get you to your goal but one is a healthier and better strategy…..which is similar to a complete lawn care program that includes pre-emergent herbicide!

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