Should I Quit Weed Cold-Turkey Or Cut Down Gradually?

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There are so many weed control products out there on the market that it can be confusing sometimes to pick which one will work best for your lawn. Which weed killer works best really depends on your situation. Different products are formulated to solve different problems at different stages of weed development.

The following explains the different products you might see on the shelf of your local home and garden store.

Pre-Emergent Herbicides

To prevent weeds from growing in areas that have been known to have weeds, you should use Pre-Emergent Herbicides. This type of herbicide prevents seed germination, so you would use it before the weeds start growing. It's a preventative measure you should take before the growing season starts.

Post-Emergent Herbicides

Once the weeds are already growing, you will needbig chief extract  to use Post-Emergent Herbicides. These herbicides kill growing plants either by contact or by getting absorbed into the weed and killing it from the roots. Roundup weed killer is one of the most popular weed control product out there. It's a post-emergent and non-selective herbicide which kills growing vegetation on contact.

Selective Herbicides

As its name suggests, this type of herbicide kills selected type of weeds. They are usually designed to target broad-leafed plants without harming the grass.

Non-Selective Herbicides

This type of herbicide kills indiscriminately, thus the term "non-selective". It can potentially kill or damage any plant it comes in contact with. For this reason, non-selective herbicide should only be used for spot treatments.

Total Vegetation Herbicides

This is the most powerful herbicide as it completely kills all vegetation where it's applied and will sterilize that area for some time. Use this type of herbicide with extra caution.

Many people tend to overdo it when applying herbicides not knowing the nature of the herbicide they purchased. The proper application of the right herbicide will help solve your weed infestation problem. But you must read the package label very carefully. Don't waste time and money, and possibly killing the wrong plants by not following the instructions. Herbicides are chemicals that can harm the environment when not used properly. So take your time to understand what your lawn needs, then determine which type of herbicide works best for your situation.