What is pre-emergent and what does it actually do? Lauren gives the simplest explanation, plus when pre-emergent needs to go down to keep weeds out of your lawn.
We asked our team member Lauren to explain what pre-emergent is in a super short and simple way. Here is what she said:
"The pre-emergent acts as a barrier on the lawn, which prevents the weed seeds from germinating and stops the weeds from taking root altogether."
That is the essence of what pre-emergent does for lawns in Prosper, Mansfield, Waxahachie, and across North Texas.
Stopping weeds before they grow is far easier than trying to kill established weeds. Pre-emergent is the foundation of effective weed control.
Vista applies pre-emergent during three timing windows:
Pre-emergent must be applied before weed seeds germinate. Once weeds are already growing, it is too late for pre-emergent to work, and that is when post-emergent weed control is needed instead. See winter vs spring pre-emergent for which weeds each application stops.
At Vista Lawn and Pest, pre-emergent is the cornerstone of our 8-round fertilization and weed control program. We apply it three times per year at the right windows for year-round weed prevention. Our program also includes:
Want to apply it yourself? Follow our step-by-step DIY pre-emergent guide.
Vista Lawn and Pest applies pre-emergent three times a year as part of our 8-round fertilization and weed control program for homeowners in Prosper, Mansfield, Waxahachie, and across North Texas. Call 469-333-8873, visit www.vistaturf.com, or scroll down and fill out the form to get started.
