Is it too late to put a pre-emergent on my lawn?
And, why do I need two pre-emergent applications in the spring?
“Is it too late….” Is the most asked question we receive this time of year.
The answer…. ”It is never too late to start a lawn care application program!”
In central Oklahoma it is always our goal to have the first pre-emergent on the lawn by the first week of March. Why? For the best lawn prevention of crabgrass is important.
Crabgrass germinates when soil temperatures reach 55 degrees for 3 consecutive days, which is typically mid-March in central Oklahoma. This year soil temperatures are right on schedule. For the last three days, soil temperatures in central Oklahoma have been at or above 55 degrees.
“Baby it’s cold outside!” And, yes, we are talking about the things of spring!
Why? Because when it comes to having a clean, weed-free lawn this year, what you do or don’t do, for your lawn between now and the end of February will determine the condition of your lawn in 2024.
There are many reasons for a weedy lawn:
Weeds are common in unhealthy soil,
Thin turf is an invitation for weeds to fill in the voids,
Weeds thrive in compacted soils,
Drought-stressed lawns are a favorite target for weeds,
and the list goes on and on and on….
But, the most common reason for weeds is failure to apply a pre-emergent herbicide at the right time.
Happy New Year!
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky
The same is true about goals. If you don’t set a goal, there is a 100% chance you will not accomplish it.
A few years back I picked up the book If by Mark Batterson. The concepts of If have stuck with me.
Everything begins with an if. Every achievement. Every dream. One little if can change everything. One little if can change anything. What if?
If is a leverage point word. It is full of possibilities – what if?
If is an overcomer – no ifs, ands or buts about it.
What is your what if?