Here's an important reminder: there is never a reason to skip mowing for the sake of controlling weeds. Never.
We see this happen all the time, and it always backfires. Homeowners think they're helping their lawn by adjusting their mowing schedule around weed treatments, but they're actually making the problem worse.
Let's break down the two most common mistakes.
Mistake #1: Skipping Mows Before a Treatment
"I have a service coming within the next week or two to treat my lawn, so I'm just going to hold off on mowing until they come."
This is a bad idea. Your lawn should be mowed every week unless weather prohibits it—period. Weed control applications are actually more effective on regularly maintained turf.
Here's why: the bigger your weeds get, the more they spread and the harder they are to kill. Large, mature weeds have deeper root systems and more energy reserves to survive herbicide applications. Smaller, actively growing weeds are much easier to eliminate.
For homeowners in Midlothian, Prosper, and throughout the DFW area, keeping up with weekly mowing ensures weeds stay manageable and treatments work better.
Mistake #2: Skipping Mows After a Treatment
"I just treated my lawn, I'm going to wait until I see the weeds are dead before mowing again."
This is an even worse idea than the first one.
Many homeowners think mowing too soon after treatment will somehow interfere with the herbicide doing its job. The opposite is actually true. After your application has been watered in and given 24 to 48 hours to absorb, you should mow whether you see dead weeds or not.
Mowing after treatment actually speeds up the killing process. It stresses the weeds while they're already weakened by the herbicide, and it keeps your turf healthy so it can outcompete whatever weeds remain. The result is more effective weed control overall.
The Bottom Line: Mow, Mow, Mow
Your weed control program and your mowing schedule should work together, not against each other. Consistent weekly mowing makes every application more effective—before and after treatment.
Don't let weeds get tall and established while waiting for a service. Don't let your lawn go weeks without mowing after a treatment. Stick to your regular schedule, and you'll see better results from your weed control efforts.
Homeowners in Prosper, Waxahachie, and throughout North Texas who maintain consistent mowing habits will always have better-looking lawns than those who skip mows trying to "help" their treatments work.
Watch the video below to learn more about why skipping mows for weed control is always a mistake.
For professional weed control in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
