Landscape Weed Management

Any plant can be considered a weed if it's growing where it's not wanted. For example, although tall fescue is a desirable turfgrass species, it may be considered a weed if it infests a Kentucky bluegrass lawn.

The presence of weeds is often the result of improper management, poor site preparation or inappropriate plant selection. Weeds are opportunistic and readily become established in thin, weak turfgrass stands and landscape beds. The best defense against weeds is to select plants that are adapted to the site conditions and to manage them appropriately. As turfgrass and other landscape plants mature, they will cover and/or shade the ground, making weed germination and survival difficult.