If you have weeds in your lawn there are many reasons why

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The following list are common problems lawn owners can have in Kansas:

 

Improper mowing.

Mowing too low and too infrequently thins the turf, allowing weeds to get started.

 

Improper watering.

Frequent watering encourages weed seed germination, disease, thatch, and a shallow-rooted turf

that is less competitive with weeds for soil moisture and nutrients.

 

Improper fertilizing.

Fertilizing too much, too little or at the wrong time may benefit weeds more than grass.

 

Insect and disease injury.

Weeds rapidly invade lawn areas that are thinned by insects and diseases.

 

Compacted soil.

Soil compaction is a hidden stress on the turfgrass root system. The grass is unable to compete

effectively with weeds. Clay and silty soils are especially prone to compaction.

 

Excessive wear.

Turf areas that are used for recreation and sports are subjected to wear and compaction. Weeds

become a problem in these areas, requiring intense weed control and turf management.

 

Wrong kind of grass.

The wrong kind of grass for the location will gradually decline and be invaded by weeds.

 

Environmental stress.

Weeds often take over a lawn after it has been weakened and thinned from weather-related

stresses.

 

Thatch.

Excessive thatch causes shallow-rooted grass and contributes to insect and disease problems, which are followed by weed invasion. Thatch also can reduce the effectiveness of some soil-applied weed control chemicals

 

If you have any of these lawn problems you are inviting weeds to your home!

 

Debbie Church

Office Professional

Harvey County Extension

800 N Main, Room 11, P.O. Box 583

Newton, KS. 67114  316-284-6930

 

 

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