It's cold outside. It's overcast. It's been wet. Your lawn is probably the last thing on your mind right now—and that's exactly why you need to be thinking about it.
Here's something we see every single year at Vista Lawn and Pest: 90% of our new clients sign up during the growing season as a reactive response to weed growth. They look outside one day, see their lawn covered in weeds, and finally decide to take action. By that point, they're already behind.
The Reactive Trap
Whether you hire a professional or handle lawn care yourself, the pattern is the same. Most homeowners in Midlothian, Prosper, and throughout DFW wait until weeds are visible before doing anything about them. It makes sense from a psychological standpoint—you fix problems when you see them. But with lawn care, that approach puts you at a serious disadvantage.
Once weeds have germinated and started growing, you're limited to post-emergent treatments. These can work, but you'll spend the entire season chasing weeds instead of enjoying your lawn. You're always one step behind, reacting to problems instead of preventing them.
Be the 10%
The homeowners with the best-looking lawns aren't doing anything magical. They're simply being proactive instead of reactive. They understand that the work you do during the cold, dreary months of winter directly determines how your lawn looks in spring and summer.
Pre-emergent herbicides create a barrier in your soil that stops weed seeds before they ever have a chance to germinate. But here's the key: that barrier needs to be in place before those seeds start sprouting. Once they've broken through, pre-emergent can't help you.
Why Now Is the Time
Right now, while the weather is cold and wet across North Texas, thousands of weed seeds are sitting in your lawn waiting for warmer temperatures. When conditions are right, they'll explode into growth seemingly overnight. Homeowners in Waxahachie, Midlothian, and Prosper often call us in a panic when this happens, wishing they'd acted sooner.
The good news? You still have time to get ahead of it. Applying pre-emergent now means you'll be protected when those seeds try to germinate. You'll be part of the 10% who acted early, watching your neighbors scramble while your lawn stays clean.
Don't let the gray skies fool you. This is prime time for lawn care preparation.
Watch the video below to learn why being proactive with pre-emergent makes all the difference for your lawn.
For professional fertilization and weed control in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
