How Do Weeds Spread

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How Do Weeds Spread

Contact TC3 Pest Free today to get affordable service in Oklahoma City

How Do Weeds Spread

Contact TC3 Pest Free today to get affordable service in Oklahoma City

weed spread

A common question often asked by homeowners is “How do weeds Spread?” as they look for ways to solve this problem. In order to fight the weed problem, the source of the problem needs to be determined. Following, we will discuss the various ways weeds spread and this will help in the fight to reduce the number of weeds to battle. Lawn Mowers – Most people probably don’t suspect the lawn mower to be a cause in spreading weeds. However, it is the one machine that routinely comes in direct contact with weeds. When the lawn mower is set to mulch or side discharge, the weeds that hold seeds are chopped up by the mower blade and redistributed back in the lawn. The seeds that make it to the soil have an opportunity to produce more weeds.

Additionally, the weed seeds have the ability to stick to the mower and fall back into the yard. If a weed filled backyard is mulched first, it has the ability to contaminate the weed free front yard from the weed seed transfer on the mower. Commercial lawn mowers are not immune to spreading weed seeds. The typical lawn mowing service cuts several lawns per day. The odds are that some of these lawns are not close to being weed free, and the lawn service is probably not going to thoroughly clean the mower after each lawn they mow that has weeds. Consequently, the weed seed can be transferred from one lawn to the next through the commercial mower. If you are serious about preventing weeds, we recommend mowing your own lawn and use the bag option on your mower to collect the weeds when they are most prevalent in the spring, instead of mulching or side discharging them back into the lawn.

Other Equipment –  The lawn mower is not the only machine that spreads weed seed. There are numerous other pieces of equipment and tools that contribute to spreading weeds. Anything that comes in contact with weeds has the ability to spread them. 

Wind –While it is often fun for children to blow the white headed dandelions all over the yard, this is very effectively spreading seed. This occurs naturally with the wind and many other types of weeds. It is very difficult to prevent weeds that transfer into a yard from the wind. Barriers such as fences or tall landscaping can help, but weed seed often makes it beyond these barriers.TC3 Lawn SprayingService(405) 892-3733

Water – The rain, sprinklers, rivers, or other water producing objects have the ability to spread weed seed. A heavy rain may pool on your neighbors’ grass and then eventually drain onto your lawn while carrying weed seed. Some weed seeds and roots float, such as the pepperweed, which grows near water, explains the University of South Dakota.

A common question often asked by homeowners is “How do weeds Spread?” as they look for ways to solve this problem. In order to fight the weed problem, the source of the problem needs to be determined. Following, we will discuss the various ways weeds spread and this will help in the fight to reduce the number of weeds to battle. Lawn Mowers – Most people probably don’t suspect the lawn mower to be a cause in spreading weeds. However, it is the one machine that routinely comes in direct contact with weeds. When the lawn mower is set to mulch or side discharge, the weeds that hold seeds are chopped up by the mower blade and redistributed back in the lawn. The seeds that make it to the soil have an opportunity to produce more weeds.

Additionally, the weed seeds have the ability to stick to the mower and fall back into the yard. If a weed filled backyard is mulched first, it has the ability to contaminate the weed free front yard from the weed seed transfer on the mower. Commercial lawn mowers are not immune to spreading weed seeds. The typical lawn mowing service cuts several lawns per day. The odds are that some of these lawns are not close to being weed free, and the lawn service is probably not going to thoroughly clean the mower after each lawn they mow that has weeds. Consequently, the weed seed can be transferred from one lawn to the next through the commercial mower. If you are serious about preventing weeds, we recommend mowing your own lawn and use the bag option on your mower to collect the weeds when they are most prevalent in the spring, instead of mulching or side discharging them back into the lawn.

Other Equipment –  The lawn mower is not the only machine that spreads weed seed. There are numerous other pieces of equipment and tools that contribute to spreading weeds. Anything that comes in contact with weeds has the ability to spread them. 

Wind –While it is often fun for children to blow the white headed dandelions all over the yard, this is very effectively spreading seed. This occurs naturally with the wind and many other types of weeds. It is very difficult to prevent weeds that transfer into a yard from the wind. Barriers such as fences or tall landscaping can help, but weed seed often makes it beyond these barriers.TC3 Lawn SprayingService(405) 892-3733

Water – The rain, sprinklers, rivers, or other water producing objects have the ability to spread weed seed. A heavy rain may pool on your neighbors’ grass and then eventually drain onto your lawn while carrying weed seed. Some weed seeds and roots float, such as the pepperweed, which grows near water, explains the University of South Dakota.
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Here are some tips to control lawn, garden, and landscape weeds:

Mow High – Weeds love the sunlight. If you mow at a taller height, you will help shade out weeds and assist in keeping the soil moist.

Thicken Lawn – A thicker lawn will crowd out weeds. A lawn renovation should be considered if your grass is thin and/or has a decent amount of weeds. Bare spots should be patched with a quality grass seed. Additional, thin lawns often benefit from overseeding in the fall or spring. A fertilizer program should be followed to keep the lawn growing healthy. Weed Control Service:

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