An effective weed control schedule for lawns in Tennessee should start in the early spring and continue until the late fall and include both pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments. Pre-emergent weed control treatments are designed to prevent weed growth before they have a chance to sprout out of the soil and should be applied twice in the spring, once in late summer/early fall, and once in the fall.

Post-emergent weed control, on the other hand, targets stubborn weeds that do emerge in your lawn and should be applied as needed throughout the growing season. Combining these treatments with a fertilizer application is highly recommended because it ensures that your lawn is free of weeds and can receive all the nutrients from the fertilizer without having to compete for them. By following this weed control schedule and pairing these treatments with fertilizer applications, you can achieve great results for your lawn!

Pre-emergent weed control treatments should be applied 4 times throughout the year!

For optimal weed prevention for your lawn in Tennessee, pre-emergent weed control treatments should be applied twice during the spring, once during late summer/early fall, and once in the fall. Pre-emergent weed control treatments are designed to prevent weeds from sprouting. In the spring, various weed seeds will begin to germinate, which is why applying the first round of a pre-emergent treatment in early spring is so crucial. Pre-emergent weed control treatment acts as a barrier to stop the weeds from growing out of the soil. While the seeds will still germinate, they can't move any further once they reach the treatment's barrier. Weeds will also try to sprout toward the end of summer and in the fall, which is why additional pre-emergent treatments should be applied during those times as well.

Post-emergent weed control treatments should be applied throughout the growing season in Tennessee.

Broadleaf weeds in a lawn in Memphis, TN, before weed control treatments.

Post-emergent weed control treatments are specifically designed to target the weeds that have already sprouted and should be applied as needed. These treatments are highly effective in eliminating stubborn weeds. You can apply a post-emergent treatment to your lawn in Tennessee at any time throughout the growing season when you notice weeds and are most often needed from spring through fall.

Post-emergent weed control treatments should be applied regularly from spring through fall to stay on top of weed growth!

Make Sure to Pair Your Weed Control Treatments With Fertilization Treatments

Pairing fertilization and weed control together is an important step in helping your lawn reach its full potential. Fertilizer treatments will supply your lawn with essential nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. However, if weeds are present in your lawn, they will steal those nutrients for themselves! By combining weed control with fertilizer treatments, you can keep your lawn free of weeds so that your grass will be able to absorb all of the nutrients without any competition!

Lawn care companies often combine weed control and fertilization treatments into one program to ensure your lawn absorbs the essential nutrients while remaining weed-free.

Schedule Our Weed Control Service Today by Giving Us a Call

At Herbi-Systems, we offer our weed control service to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, TN, and throughout the surrounding areas, including Collierville, and Germantown. We've proudly been in business for 39 years, so our team has the experience needed to implement an effective weed control schedule that will meet the specific needs of your lawn. Our weed control service includes both pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments, as well as fertilizer applications, and we only use EPA-certified products that are safe for pets, humans, and the environment. Schedule our weed control service today by calling us at (901) 382-5296.