What you can't see now can hurt your lawn's appearance later.
While your lawn lies dormant and weather conditions tend to be wetter in many
areas, spring and summer weeds could be lurking in the grass. Research by the
TruGreen Lawn and Landscape Institute reveals that lawns that have
been thinned by disease or insects are especially susceptible to invasions of
weedy grasses and broadleaf weeds.
Without taking preventive measures at the right time, you could be facing a
patchwork of color and texture within your lawn. Weedy grasses often contrast
greatly with desirable turf grasses and can be difficult to eliminate once
they've become established in your lawn. Broadleaf weeds, such as dandelions
that rise well above the turf and produce flowers, are even more visible within
a uniform carpet of green.
Additional Information
Southern Lawn Care Program
Plains - Thistle
New Jersey - Thistle
Florida Lawn Care Program
New York Lawn Care Program