You should always combine fertilizer and weed control treatments in order to foster a lush and healthy lawn in North Carolina that's also free of weeds! Using one without the other can create problems for your lawn and won't yield the best results. For example, if you fertilize without applying weed control treatments, you won't just be providing nutrients to your grass but to the weeds as well, making them stronger. However, if you apply weed control treatments without fertilizing, you'll encourage a weed-free lawn, but it won't have the essential nutrients it needs to flourish. When you combine these two services, you can ensure your lawn receives the nutrients it needs without pesky weeds trying to steal them, which ultimately improves the health of your turf!

What happens if you fertilize your lawn without applying weed control treatments?

Green lawn in Matthews, NC, with fertilizer and equipment.

Fertilizer treatments are designed to provide your grass with the nutrients it needs to grow strong and healthy! However, it won't eliminate any weeds on your lawn! In fact, if you fertilize without applying weed control treatments you won't just be feeding your grass but the weeds, too! This means that the weeds in your lawn will get stronger from the fertilizer treatments, and your lawn could get weaker since it will have to compete with the weeds for those nutrients, as well as additional resources such as sunlight and water.

What happens if you apply weed control treatments to your lawn without fertilizing it?

At some point, you will eventually encounter bothersome weeds in your lawn. While weed control treatments can eradicate them, your lawn also requires vital nutrients from fertilizer to develop robustly. Hence, if you administer weed control treatments without fertilization, your lawn may be weed-free but lacking essential nutrients for optimal growth. When deprived of proper nourishment, your lawn might weaken and become more vulnerable to various diseases even though it's free of weeds. Fertilizer applications are necessary because they supply your lawn with vital nutrients, ensuring its health, strength, and vibrancy.

The two types of weed control treatments are pre- and post-emergents. Pre-emergents help prevent weeds from sprouting and post-emergents eliminate existing ones!

Why should you combine fertilization and weed control treatments?

By fertilizing your lawn, you supply it with the essential nutrients necessary for cultivating a strong, lively turf. When you apply pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments you not only eradicate existing weeds but also prevent new ones from emerging. In return, this covers the entire weed life cycle, helping to keep them off your lawn year-round. The dual approach of using both fertilizer and weed control treatments together ensures that your lawn obtains the required nutrients without having to compete with persistent weeds. The result is a healthy lawn that's free of weeds and has a dense, vibrant appearance.

Pairing fertilizer with weed control treatments promotes a strong, healthy lawn that's also weed-free!

Reach out to us today to enroll in our lawn care program, which includes fertilization and weed control treatments.

At Carolina Turf Lawn and Landscape, we know how important it is to encourage a weed-free lawn that's also healthy and strong. To do this, we include both lawn fertilization and weed control treatments as part of our lawn care program. To ensure your lawn care program is best suited for your lawn's needs, we also offer several packages: Silver, Gold, and Emerald. Each option includes fertilization, weed control, and additional services based on the package you choose. We offer these services to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in Matthews, NC, and other surrounding areas, such as Weddington, Ballantyne, Wesley Chapel, and Charlotte. Reach out to us today at (704) 649-0430 to sign up!