We are down to the wire. From this point forward, every single day counts. Right now, as you're reading this, weed seeds are germinating in lawns across North Texas. Those seeds will become the weeds covering your lawn late this spring and into summer.
In about three weeks, it will be time to transition into spring fertilization—and at that point, pre-emergent herbicides will no longer be effective. The window isn't just closing; it's nearly closed.
What About the Weeds Already in Your Lawn?
If you're looking at your yard right now and seeing weeds everywhere, those are likely cool-season weeds that should have been prevented with a fall pre-emergent application. Unfortunately, pre-emergent can't help with weeds that have already germinated. Those will need to be treated with a post-emergent herbicide to knock them down.
But here's the important part: even if your lawn is currently full of weeds, there's still time to prevent a second wave. The warm-season weeds that emerge in late spring and summer—like crabgrass and other grassy invaders—can still be stopped if you get your pre-emergent down now.
Why Every Day Matters
Pre-emergent works by creating a barrier in your soil that kills weed seeds as they germinate. Once those seeds sprout and push through the soil surface, the pre-emergent can no longer stop them. Every day you wait is another day of germination happening without that protective barrier in place.
Homeowners in Midlothian, Prosper, and throughout the DFW area need to understand: the weeds you'll be fighting in June and July are germinating right now. The decision you make this week determines what your lawn looks like for the rest of the season.
Just Get It Done
At this point, it doesn't matter how it gets done—just get it done. Have Vista Lawn and Pest handle it for you. Do it yourself this weekend. Ask a neighbor with a spreader to help you out. The method doesn't matter nearly as much as the timing.
Three weeks from now, when pre-emergent season is officially over, you'll either be glad you took action or you'll be wishing you had. Don't let another day slip by.
Watch the video below to understand why we're at the critical point for pre-emergent application.
For professional pre-emergent application in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
