Why Are There So Many Weeds This Year? – Weed Control & Prevention
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"Weeds are bigger and badder this year in most states east of the Rocky Mountains than in recent memory, horticulture experts say. A particularly wet growing season, following a mild winter and last year's dry summer, has helped weeds flourish, weather experts say."She goes on to describe many weeds that seem to be flourishing this year, like crabgrass, lamb's quarters, field bind weed, creeping Charlie, common chickweed, and on and on. Weeds grow quickly, especially the annual weeds. They have a very short time to germinate, mature, produce a flower and then set seed within a couple of months. If they receive lots of rain and mild temperatures, they will flourish. A single crabgrass plant can produce upwards to 100,000 seeds and so can many other weeds. That may mean that there could be an even bigger problem with weed control next year. Many customers ask why the weeds in their lawns are not being controlled this year. In order for the weed prevention products that we use to work, the weed has to have germinated at the time of the application. With all the rain, weeds are germinating between applications with much regularity. We can control the ones that are there, but we can't do much about the ones that germinate after the application. Spring-Green customers know that each application is guaranteed. If weeds become a problem between applications, they can call us and we will make a return visit at no charge. There is always a chance that weeds will germinate between applications, but this year, Mother Nature is on the side of the weeds. Lots of rain helps your grass to grow and look nice, but it also leads to an increase in weed growth.