Weed Control in Lawns

Before you even consider dealing with the weeds in your lawn you first need to improve the health of your lawn. A healthy lawn is more likely to be able to compete with invasive and dominant weeds.

Step (1) Mow regularly at a reasonable height with a sharp mower blade.

Step (2) Scarify your lawn, preferably in Spring, to remove any moss and thatch, and to open up the grass blades to air and light.

Step (3) Feed your lawn with a fertiliser appropriate for the time of year, temperature and weather conditions. We strongly advise using a specialist feed, NOT an all-in-one type product. Many all-in-one products produce flushes of heavy growth, and more often than not can scorch and burn your grass.

Step (4) Only when your lawn is looking healthier should you consider using a specialist lawn weed control product. Such products, applied correctly, will slowly kill the lawn weeds but leave the lawn intact.

Time and patience are important factors when dealing with lawn weeds. Many people choose a bank holiday weekend to rid their lawns of weeds in the hope the weeds will be gone by the following weekend. This approach almost always ends in disaster. If you are in doubt about what to do and when to do it, then seek the advice and help of a business like The Lawn Advocates. We have been carrying out professional lawn care in East Kilbride since 2013. We know how to deal with weeds in lawns, and we know the steps in producing a healthier looking lawn. It is a continual process, not a one-off event. Please get in touch and we will be happy to provide you with a quote once we have visited your garden to look at your lawn.