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Common Steps You Can Take Toward Growing and Maintaining a Weed-Free Lawn | GreenTex Landscaping

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Proper maintenance of your residential or commercial landscaping is important to growing a healthy, attractive lawn. One of the biggest challenges is keeping your lawn free of weeds, but many lawn maintenance techniques may actually be ineffective or even harmful to your lawn. Here are five ways to keep your lawn weed-free this summer.

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1. Specialized Weed Killers

There are many varieties of weed killers available on the market today. Be sure to carefully research your weed killers, as many only work on certain weeds or can actually kill your lawn.

2. Weeding by Hand

For homeowners who would rather avoid using chemicals to kill weeds, weeding by hand is a good option. However there are some disadvantages: Weeding by hand can take a long time, and certain weeds are perennials, meaning that they have long tap roots to support growth year after year. These weeds can be difficult to remove by hand, and may grow back quickly.

3. Organic Herbicides

There are many weed treatments that are composed of organic, non-toxic chemicals including acetic acid, the acid found in vinegar. These organic herbicide solutions can kill weeds without using harmful synthetic chemicals, and are gentler on your landscaping.

4. Boiling Water

For large scale weed elimination, boiling water is a great way to quickly kill weeds in your landscaping. However, boiling water will also kill surrounding plants, and organisms that help keep your lawn healthy, such as worms. Boiling water is most effective on walkways, hardscaping, patios, or other surfaces where no plant growth is desired.

5. Hire a Lawn Maintenance Service

The most convenient and effective solution is to hire a lawn maintenance to keep your lawn in great shape all year long. The knowledgeable lawn maintenance professionals at GreenTex have the experience and training to keep your lawn and landscaping looking great, removing weeds without harming your grass or plants. Call (972) 542-1663 to learn more about our professional lawn maintenance services today.