Hiring a weed control service for a spring pre-emergent treatment might sound like all the protection you need. Unfortunately, that approach leaves your lawn vulnerable for most of the year. Because weeds germinate at different times throughout the growing season, a single treatment won’t be enough. Here at Green Top Lawn Care, we use carefully timed pre-emergent applications to keep your turf weed-free all year long.
How Your Lawn Benefits From Seasonal Pre-Emergent Treatments
A pre-emergent is a type of herbicide that works by preventing weed seeds from sprouting. If you want to keep your lawn healthy throughout all seasons, it’s important to understand the importance of seasonal treatments.
Why Pre-Emergent Lawn Treatments Are Necessary
A pre-emergent application creates a protective barrier in the soil that stops new weeds from germinating. Over time, factors like UV exposure, heavy rainfall, watering and soil disturbance cause this barrier to break down and offer opportunities for weeds to establish themselves. Additionally, applying your pre-emergent too early or too late can reduce its effectiveness and allow weeds to take root in your lawn.
Understanding Seasonal Weed Germination
Weeds emerge at different times in the spring, summer and fall as conditions change. Primarily triggered by soil temperature, existing seeds in your lawn will sprout over months rather than all at once. As a result, you need multiple applications of pre-emergent throughout the growing season to protect your lawn for the winter and beyond.
In North Texas, crabgrass and similar grassy weeds start growing once the ground heats up in spring. Meanwhile, henbit, chickweed and poa annua take root during cooler fall conditions. A comprehensive seasonal lawn care program prevents weed stress by maintaining consistent protection before barriers break down.
Our Seasonal Lawn Care Approach
At Green Top Lawn Care, we use a carefully timed seasonal pre-emergent program to keep your lawn free from weeds throughout all seasons. Here’s what you can expect.
- Spring applications, typically about 6–8 weeks apart, for protection through summer.
- Fall pre-emergent application to stop weeds that emerge in winter.
- Precise schedule based on local soil temperatures and recent weather.
- Commercial-grade products (evenly applied) to create a barrier across the entire lawn.
This multi-application program ensures that your grass stays healthy and resilient without the persistent competition for nutrients caused by weeds. The most common types of weeds that damage North Texas lawns are prevented from sprouting in every growing season. When combined with a spring, summer and fall lawn fertilization service, along with regular maintenance, your lawn will stay strong and green throughout the year.
Contact Us for Seasonal Lawn Treatments in North Texas
For help maintaining vibrant and resilient turf in your Tarrant County yard, speak with the experts at Green Top Lawn Care. Our specialists use carefully timed pre-emergent treatments to keep your lawn weed-free and healthy. Call (817) 684-4044 or request a free lawn care quote now.
