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August 5, 2020 by Chuck Green

Broadleaf Weeds: How Do I Get Rid of Them?

Weeded Garden CGreensFew things ruin your yard as quickly as out of control weeds. No matter the variety, they are unsightly and can quickly overwhelm you as a homeowner. Eventually, weeds can get so bad that they will start to steal valuable nutrients that your other plants need. The best way to handle weeds is to get rid of them immediately. If the problem gets too bad, CGreens is here to help you take care of it, but sometimes you might just want to take care of it yourself. However, before you start going after those weeds, you need to figure out if they are broadleaf weeds or grassy weeds. Knowing this is important because each requires a different strategy to get rid of them.

What Are Broadleaf Weeds?

Broadleaf weeds are the most unsightly and frustrating weed to deal with because they stick out like a sore thumb. Broadleaf weeds have broad leaves with a single vein in the center. Other than their leaves, they tend to vary quite a bit.  Some have a single flower, some are tall, some are short, but they all look TERRIBLE. Broadleaf seeds can end up in your yard for various reasons, and they can lay dormant for over 30 years! Here are a few examples of broadleaf weeds:

  • Chickweed
  • Clover
  • Dandelion
  • Thistle
  • Violets

How to Get Rid of Broadleaf Weeds

If there are just a couple of weeds, we recommend pulling those up by hand before breaking out the big guns. However, if that does not work, it is probably time to bring out some weed killer.

As far as weed killers go, you will need to use a selective herbicide. Selective herbicides ensure that the weeds will get killed off, but your grass will survive. However, it is essential to remember that while selective herbicides are supposed to your other plants safe, this does not work 100% of the time. Be sure to avoid any decorative plants like flowers, shrubs, or even trees.  Adding a surfactant recommended as well. The surfactant will help the herbicide stick to the weeds and be better absorbed.

Another critical aspect to remember is the timing or your application. If the weeds have not sprouted yet, make sure to use a pre-emergent. It is best to apply pre-emergent in the springtime. Whereas if the weeds have already emerged, make sure you use a post-emergent weed killer. After application sure to check on your yard over the next two weeks. If the weeds start returning, you will have to try again.

Remember, the better condition you keep your grass in, the less likely your yard will be taken over by weeds. Make sure you keep your lawn thick, watered, and fertilized. A full, lush lawn will make it more difficult for plants to find spaces to take hold of.

 

If you are having trouble getting rid of the weeds in your Dallas, TX yard, or if they seem to come back no matter how hard you try, CGreens is here! CGreens Landscape Management has been helping keep Dallas, TX homeowners’ yards weed-free for 40 years. Please give us a call to schedule a service, or find out more about all of the services that we offer to make your yard, the yard of your dreams.

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Erosion Control

CGreens uses a variety of ways to hold soil and keep it from washing away. Installing a retaining wall is an option that would be appropriate. There are many types of materials we use for the wall, from railroad ties, landscape timbers, concrete stones that look reasonably natural to many varieties and colors of native stone, which would be a beautiful addition to a landscape.

Of course, plant material such as ground cover or grass is excellent as an erosion control mechanism if you have the correct amount of sun and water. You may have a temporary need during construction that we can help with by utilizing special cloths explicitly designed for erosion control.

Re-grading your landscape to create a proper slope for runoff water and installing foundation protections such as wall sealant.

Adding a root barrier is also an option to help keep trees and large plant life from drawing moisture away from the soil which leads to erosion near the foundation of your home.

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Sump Pumps

An Installation of a Sump Pump or Pits would be done by CGreens in situations where there is not enough slope to discharge to a Surface Drain. Also, French Drains are typically deeper and will need a pump to discharge water up and out to an area away from the collection points.

The pumps that we install are commercial grade and can pump debris up to 1 ½” in diameter. We install check valves, unions, and alarms when necessary.

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Surface & French Drains

Installation of surface drains, which are catch basin with a grate over the top of them at ground level, allows surface water to flow into them. When installing this system, CGreens makes sure to use a solid pipe that runs to a lower area to discharge, such as the street or storm drains.

CGreens installs French Drains to collect subsurface water, not surface water! French Drains are a trench in the ground, lined with a GeoTech cloth that allows water but not soil to penetrate. A solid PVC pipe that has holes is placed at 5 & 7 O’Clock positions, then the trench is filled with gravel, and the cloth is folded over at ground level.

Creating this hole creates a barrier to stop water and serve as protection and a sponge to draw water away from an area that needs to be kept dry. When we install a French Drain to prevent water from penetrating under a pier and beam foundation, the drain will be at least 6 inches below the perimeter beam.

Special note* CGreens uses only SDR 35 solid, smooth bore PVC pipe. It is the same thickness as Schedule 40 pipe but is not used for pressure. Heck, you can almost drive over it! We do NOT use the black, flexible ADS rolls of pipe as it will crush very easy even when backfilling the trench!

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Surface and Subsurface Landscape and Hardscape Drainage

You need an effective system for removing stormwater and draining water before it can cause further damage. We are experts at all kinds of yard drainage systems that can move water from your property quickly and effectively.

At CGreens we can customize water drainage systems for every landscape and situation that are designed specifically to fit your landscape. We offer systems for surface water drainage, subsurface water drainage, and water retention/holding containers.

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Grates and Drain Water Catch Basins

CGreens uses grates to catch water, and our filter systems can minimize the quantity of debris entering the system. For some grating projects, A foundation engineer may be the unbiased professional that you need. We have worked with many engineers since 1980 and can be your guide for a strong voice & properly graded yard and foundation.