Weed Control Basics - Keep Your North Texas Lawn Weed-Free

Effective weed control combines prevention with elimination. Here's your North Texas weed strategy.

Broadleaf: Dandelions, clover, henbit, dollarweed

Grassy: Crabgrass (main enemy), dallisgrass, nutsedge, foxtail

Invasive: Bermuda in wrong lawns, Virginia buttonweed

Pre-Emergent (Prevention)

Prevents weed seeds from germinating. Apply:

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  Late February: For crabgrass and summer weeds (soil temp 55°F)

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  September: For winter weeds (henbit, chickweed)

Water in within 48 hours. Lasts 8-12 weeks. Don't use if overseeding.

Post-Emergent (Elimination)

Selective herbicides kill broadleaf weeds without harming grass. Apply when weeds are actively growing, avoid wind, and don't mow 2-3 days before/after.

Non-selective (glyphosate) kills everything—use carefully for spot treatment only.

Mow taller - Shades soil, blocks weed seeds

Fertilize properly - Thick grass crowds out weeds

Water deep, not frequent - 1 inch/week promotes deep grass roots

Fix soil issues - Aerate compacted areas, improve drainage

Early Spring: Pre-emergent + spot-treat winter weeds

Late Spring: Hand-pull, spot-treat breakthrough weeds

Summer: Spot-treat on cool mornings, hand-pull in heat

Fall: Pre-emergent in September, best time for broadleaf control

Winter: Minimal activity, plan spring timing

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  Waiting too late for pre-emergents

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  Using wrong product for weed type

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  Poor application technique (wind, heat, wrong rates)

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  Ignoring bare spots (weeds love them)

Professional weed control in Honey Grove? Call (940) 435-4727 or get your free estimate.