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Weeds are broadly categorized as
broadleaf or narrowleaf. They are further divided into perennial weeds and
annual weeds. The perennial weeds are harder to control as they live from year
to year and produce seeds that help the weeds spread. The annual weeds grow for
one season, produce seeds and then die off. This cycle repeat again the
following year.
If you are unsure of what weeds you have in your lawn, you can take some samples
to your county extension or nursery and they will help you identify them.
Once you have them identified, you can formulate a plan to bring them under
control without the use of chemical herbicides. The simplest method is to use
your hands and pull out the weeds together with their roots.
However, the best way to control weeds is to focus on building a healthier lawn.
Check that you are mowing at the right height and ensure that your lawn is
getting the right amount of nutrients and water. Too much or too little
nutrients and water will weaken your lawn and allow the weeds to prosper.
Pest is another problem that you will face constantly and you can also control
them using organic methods. Some of the common pests you will face include
armyworms, cutworms, billbugs and Japanese beetles.
You can control these pests the natural way. Many organic pest control products
use natural ingredients such as citrus oils, garlic and hot peppers. Some
product use lemon as its base and they are quite effective in killing various
pests without harming your lawn.
You can try to use a spray that use sesame oil, clove oil and thyme oil as base
for repelling insects like grasshoppers and ants. Another type of spray use
black peppers and garlic for its base and can be safely used on lawns and
gardens. This type of spray will help control mosquitoes, gnats, fleas, and
ticks.
You can also use insecticidal soaps to kill most of the soft-bodied pests like
chinch bugs and sod webworms. This type of insecticidal soap work fast,
breakdown quickly and are harmless to humans. You have to mix the insecticidal
soap with water and apply them to your lawn.
By the way, if you discover a particular type of insect is constantly giving you
problems, you may want to consider planting another type of grass that is
resistant to that type of insect.
Regardless of what type of pesticides or herbicides you are using, you must use
it safely. Pesticides that are non-toxic to your lawn may be harmful to human
beings. Always read the product labels when using such products. You should
always opt for those products with natural ingredients as its base if you have
the choice.
A healthy vigorous lawn has fewer problems and it should be your primary focus
for all your maintenance efforts. Proper aeration, watering, fertilizing and
mowing will help your lawn grow healthily and make it non-conducive for weeds
and pest to thrive.
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