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Many lawn care service companies use synthetic chemicals to kill weeds and prevent them from coming back. These products are more effective than weeding by hand and provide long-term weed control. At Natural Way Lawn, we offer bio-herbicides to control the spread of broadleaf weeds without using chemicals. Here are some things to review when selecting bio-herbicides or synthetic chemicals for weed control:
Should I Use Synthetic Chemicals for Weed Control?
Synthetic weed killers are made from chemicals, such as sulfates and organochlorines, to target specific weeds. This makes it easy to eliminate crabgrass, dandelions, and ground ivy in the long term to keep your lawn healthy. Many chemical weed killers also work more quickly than bio-herbicides, which may be beneficial during rainy seasons when weeds spread quickly.
Overuse of synthetic chemicals can potentially damage the soil and the life it supports. Chemicals may turn soil brittle, reduce the decomposition rate, and minimize earthworm activity. They can also reduce the amount of nutrients in the soil, like nitrogen and iron, which promote overall health. Altering soil composition with chemical weed killers may impact the health of your lawn and garden, preventing grass and flowers from growing well.
What Are Bio-herbicides?
Bio-herbicides are an eco-friendly alternative to chemical weed killers. They are derived from natural sources, including organisms like bacteria and minerals like iron. Biological agents in these herbicides interrupt key plant processes, such as photosynthesis and growth. Like chemical options, the bio-herbicides used at Natural Way Lawn target specific weeds. Our comprehensive lawn care service can control white clover, thistle, chickweed, and plantain.
Benefits of Bio-herbicides
Bio-herbicides have a minimal environmental impact. This makes them suitable for lawns, gardens, and parks. Some benefits include:
- Biodegradable: Natural herbicides remain in the soil for a shorter amount of time than chemical products. This helps minimize soil, air, and water pollution.
- Sustainable: Bio-herbicides can be made from different plants and minerals, enabling sustainable production methods for long-term weed control. Production is also not linked to the emission of greenhouse gases.
- Support Biodiversity: By limiting chemical alterations in the soil, bio-herbicides support healthy plant and animal life, including earthworms and micro-organisms. Natural herbicides also reduce the likelihood of killing or damaging non-targeted plants that grow near weeds.
Bio-herbicides also dry quickly, so people and pets can enjoy the area soon after application, whereas chemical weed killers may require at least a day to dry. These natural weed control products also leave no unpleasant smells during application. This makes them safer to use in areas where there is high pet or human traffic.
Drawbacks of Bio-herbicides
Determine your goals for weed control when selecting the right product for your lawn. Bio-herbicides may work more slowly than chemical weed killers and require multiple applications to eliminate targeted weeds from your yard. Natural herbicides are developed for specific plant types, and all-in-one products are unavailable, which may make it challenging to reduce many weed types simultaneously.
Review the composition of bio-herbicides when selecting a product for your lawn. Some are designed for specific environments and may not be suitable for areas with high humidity or drought. We can help you determine which bio-herbicide is best for your environment and lawn conditions.
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At Natural Way Lawn, we offer three lawn care programs to keep your yard healthy, green, and lush. Choose between our Naturally Green, Naturally Organic, and Naturally Free lawn programs for weed-free yards that support soil structure with reduced chemical additives. All programs include the option to upgrade to bio-herbicides and natural pest control solutions. Call today to develop a lawn care program customized to your yard.