"If I'm buying locally, which pre-emergent do you recommend?" This is a question we hear all the time.
We always suggest shopping at local garden centers for lawn care products. They're much more likely to have experts hand-picking the best products for consumers in your area, rather than a corporate office somewhere deciding what goes on the shelves. Local garden centers understand what works in North Texas soil and climate conditions.
That said, if you're out shopping for a pre-emergent, let us give you a specific recommendation on what to look for.
Our Top Pick: Hi-Yield Turf and Ornamental Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension
This is the product we recommend for homeowners in Midlothian, Prosper, and throughout the DFW area who want to handle their own pre-emergent application.
Why this recommendation? The key word is Dimension.
Dimension is the active ingredient that helps control grassy weeds such as crabgrass—the weeds that show up during the summer months and can quickly take over a lawn. This is critical because not all pre-emergents are created equal.
Understanding the Difference
There are pre-emergents on the market that are more geared toward broadleaf weeds and less effective against grassy weeds. The problem is that once grassy weeds emerge, they're much harder to deal with. Post-emergent options for grassy weeds are limited and often less effective than those for broadleaf weeds.
That's why we prefer to target grassy weeds with the spring pre-emergent application. It's a proactive approach to preventing the weeds that are hardest to eliminate later.
This doesn't mean Hi-Yield with Dimension is completely ineffective against broadleaf weeds—it actually does a very good job against them too. You might see slightly more breakthrough in broadleaf weeds compared to a product specifically geared toward broadleaf, but the trade-off is worth it. Broadleaf weeds that do break through are much easier to treat with post-emergent herbicides.
Easy to Find
The other reason we like this pre-emergent is availability. Hi-Yield Turf and Ornamental with Dimension is available just about everywhere. You'll find it at most local garden centers throughout Prosper, Waxahachie, and North Texas. It's easy to locate, reasonably priced, and you cannot go wrong by choosing this product.
Don't Wait—Apply Now
Remember, pre-emergent needs to be applied right now. The window is closing as soil temperatures rise. Do not put it off, or you'll be dealing with a yard full of weeds for the rest of the year.
Purchase your product this week, apply it this weekend, and set your lawn up for a much better season.
Watch the video below to learn more about what to look for when shopping for pre-emergent products.
For professional pre-emergent application in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
