Why Cold Weather and Recent Snow Make Now the Ideal Time for Pre-Emergent in Midlothian and Prosper
Winter has finally arrived in North Texas. With ice, snow, and cold weather settling in, most homeowners aren't thinking about their lawns at all. But if you're wondering what you should be doing for your lawn right now, the answer is simple: it's time to put down pre-emergent.
Why Now is the Perfect Time
After the cold front that recently came through North Texas, we know that weeds are not germinating and weeds are not actively growing. This creates the ideal window for pre-emergent application.
You want to get your pre-emergent down before weeds start germinating so that you can prevent those weeds from coming up to begin with. The cold weather gives you the perfect opportunity to get ahead of the game.
Understanding the Pre-Emergent Window
Timeframe-wise, now is the time to do it. You have a little bit of time from now to the end of February, even into the beginning of March, but the earlier the better. As soon as you can get ahead of it, you should.
Pre-emergent herbicide creates a barrier in the soil that stops weed seeds from successfully germinating. When applied before soil temperatures warm up and trigger germination, it prevents the spring weeds that would otherwise take over your Midlothian and Prosper lawns.
Don't Wait for Warmer Weather
Many homeowners make the mistake of waiting until spring "officially" arrives to think about lawn care. By then, it's often too late - weed seeds are already germinating, and pre-emergent becomes less effective.
The cold weather we're experiencing right now is actually your signal that it's time to act. While weeds are dormant and before they wake up with warmer temperatures, you need that protective barrier in place.
Get the Right Product - Not Weed and Feed
It's important to use an actual pre-emergent product, not a weed and feed combination. Pre-emergent herbicides are specifically formulated to prevent weed seed germination, while weed and feed products try to do multiple jobs and often don't excel at any of them.
For recommendations on what to purchase from your local lawn and garden store, check out our other videos and resources on our YouTube and Facebook pages. Search for "pre-emergent" and you'll find detailed information about specific products that work well in North Texas.
The Earlier the Better
While you have until late February or early March to apply pre-emergent effectively, earlier is always better when it comes to weed prevention. Getting the product down now, while we're in this cold spell, ensures maximum protection when temperatures begin to rise.
Think of it this way: pre-emergent is a proactive defense, not a reactive solution. Once weeds are already growing, pre-emergent won't help. You have to get ahead of the problem.
Professional Pre-Emergent Application
At Vista Lawn and Pest, pre-emergent application is a critical part of our 8-round fertilization and weed control program. We apply three pre-emergent treatments throughout the year, timed perfectly for North Texas conditions.
Our winter/spring application goes down during this exact window - after winter weather arrives and before spring weeds begin germinating. We use professional-grade products at precise application rates to ensure maximum effectiveness for lawns in Midlothian and Prosper.
Watch the video below to hear Luke from Vista Lawn explain why winter's arrival is your signal to apply pre-emergent and how to time it perfectly for weed prevention.
For professional pre-emergent application and fertilization services in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
