Caldwell County Agriculture Agent Shane Bogle says maintaining a healthy and dense lawn is the most effective way to prevent weed problems in home lawns.
Bogle explains that in dense lawns, weed seeds may struggle to germinate due to the lack of light reaching the soil surface.
click to download audioBogle points out that even in well-kept lawns, weeds can still pose a problem. Some weeds are able to adapt to common lawn management practices, and lawns that are stressed by disease or drought can become thin, creating openings for weed seeds to germinate.
Bogle notes that the early arrival of spring typically leads to a rise in inquiries about home lawn care, especially regarding the timing for applying pre-emergence herbicides.
click to download audioFor more information on lawn weed control in Kentucky, contact the Caldwell County Cooperative Extension Office in Princeton.
