How to Keep Weeds Out of a Lawn

Keeping your lawn well maintained and beautiful requires continual care. One of the most important methods of care is to keep weeds out of your lawn. A neglected lawn can be overrun with weeds very quickly. Here are a few ways to help keep those unwanted plants out of your lawn.

Things You'll Need

• Lawn fertilizer
• Fertilizing machine
• Weed killer
• Hose or sprinkler system
• Weeding tools

Instructions

Keep Your Lawn Healthy

1. Keep your lawn in good condition. It is the first and most important part of keeping weeds out of your lawn. Remember that your lawn is a system of integrated special grasses. These plants need to be growing strong in the first place in order for weeds to be kept out. Regular watering is critical.

2. Consider totally replanting your lawn if the "lawn" is actually a weed habitat. If there are more weeds than intended grasses in your yard, only removing the weeds could make it a barren area ripe for growing more weeds. If this is your situation, follow the succeeding steps and also completely reseed or replant your lawn.

3. Fertilize your lawn regularly to keep out the weeds and increase the strength of the yard. There are many options available for fertilizing. Some fertilizing machines are more elaborate than others. If needed, consult a professional in your area about it. Whatever you do, remember that a beautiful lawn requires continual and effective fertilizing.

Weed Removal

1. Use of a weed killer spray is the most basic way to kill off weeds in a lawn. There are many varieties out there. Some of them are organic others are not. Weed sprays can be a very effective way to fight off the weeds, but they are only a part of the solution. Weed killer sprays can be very toxic and also require a lot of care in using them. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and protect your lungs and skin from contact with harmful ones.

2. Remove the most stubborn weeds by hand. As difficult is this step is, the results are the most effective if they are removed from their roots. One way to tackle this seemingly difficult step is to take it a little at a time. Start in one area of your yard each allotted time for yard work. Before you know it, you will have great results and less hassle as it is regularly maintained.

3. Prevent propagation of the weeds whatever you do. If the weeds go to seed, your problem will have greatly multiplied. Make sure that the weeds are removed before they finish any flowering.

Consider Other Factors

1. External problems, such as weeds in neighboring yards, can greatly inhibit your efforts. Consider putting up a solid fence.

2. Study your soil and environmental elements of your yard. Make sure that the soil is conducive to the grass you have and not conducive to weeds.

3. Study your water as well. Weeds tend to be hardier than that special grass you planted. If the water you use to grow your lawn negatively affects the grass, weeds will thrive.