The weeds in my yard always seem to be out of control. How do the landscapers control the weeds in the common areas?
Control of weeds in granite areas is always a challenge. We utilize a combination of manual weed control and chemical control to minimize the problems related to weeds. For minor weed infestations, manual removal is typically a quick and efficient way to control weeds. For a more wide spread infestation or for problematic weeds such as bermuda grass or nutsedge, we utilize a combination of pre-emergent and post-emergent chemicals. Pre-emergent herbicides are applied to granite areas to control the weeds before they emerge from the soil. Post-emergent chemicals allow for the control of weeds after they are already growing. Use of two pre-emergence chemical applications annually should be successful in controlling weeds year round. Applications should be timed to occur around February and August to take advantage of needed rainfall to be activated. For the do it yourselfer, your local home building store can be a good resource or contact a local pest control provider for a larger area in
