Spring is here, do you have the correct lawncare program...

Spring is here! Do you have the correct program to address at least these common weeds? How do you know? Or are you looking to find that “Four Leaf Clover” and wish them gone. Are you hoping all the children will pick the dandelions and blow them away? We have a better idea. We can create and deliver a science-based lawn care program to address these and more. Here is a little more information regarding two very common weeds. Let’s Talk, we can help.

White Clover

White Clover is a perennial broadleaf weed that is also commonly known as Dutch Clover, Honeysuckle Clover, White Trefoil and Purple wort.

White Clover forms shallow roots from its stolon's at nodes along the stems. This broadleaf weed features leaves that are dark green with three leaflets, veins that run parallel and a white, crescent-shaped mark on each leaflet. And yes, a four-leafed one can be lucky…keep searching! White Clover can flower from mid-May through the end of September, and the flowers often attract bees in search of food. https://www.trugreen.com/lawn-care-101/learning-center

Life Cycle

This broadleaf weed grows best in moist soils that are low in nitrogen levels, though it can adapt to grow in many different types of soils. In the past, White Clover was often used when establishing grass for lawns and landscaping, and the weed is still included in some of the cheaper mixtures today.

Control

Clover can be a rather difficult weed to control via physical removal (i.e., pulling weeds). This may result in the seeds spreading to additional areas of your lawn and landscaping. Close mowing practices have been known to discourage White Clover; however, this also adds the risk of scalping your lawn. At TruGreen we will professionally select and apply broadleaf weed material—based on your specific climate and geography—are the most effective method for control.

Dandelion

Dandelion is an extremely common tap rooted perennial broadleaf weed. It is also known as Lentodon taraxacum, Lions-tooth, and Taraxacum officinale.

Dandelion has a deep, fleshy taproot that often branches. Leaves branching from the taproot form into rosettes and can remain green throughout the year. The leaf margins are deeply lobed with the lobes pointing backward toward the base. Dandelion leaves, flower stalks and taproot exude a milky juice when cut. This broadleaf weed is infamous for its yellow flowers that are produced on individual leafless stalks. It reproduces by seeds, which are brown with long white hairs. The seeds form spherical puffs at the tip of the stems, replacing the flowers. Seeds are disseminated by wind—or sometimes by small children making a wish. Not sure this is a plan.

Life Cycle

This broadleaf weed prefers open and disturbed areas that receive a lot of sun, such as lawns, gardens, dilapidated meadows, vacant lots and along railroads and roadsides. Dandelion is one of the most recognizable broadleaf weeds and is found in every state and territory in North America.

Control

Proper cultural practices, such as proper mowing and watering, can help prevent Dandelion by creating dense grass, which inhibits this broadleaf weed's ability to grow. Physical removal (i.e., pulling weeds) is generally ineffective due to the risk of spreading the seeds to additional areas of your lawn, as well as the inability to fully remove the Dandelion taproot.

At TruGreen Commercial Services we can design and safely deliver the correct lawncare program to address these weed challenges and many others across your portfolio. Let’s Talk. We can help.

E.J. Martinez

National and Strategic Accounts Director

TruGreen Commercial Services

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