I could really use some help with my lawn. It is February and I already have a weed problem.
To start, I live in the upstate of South Carolina. My yard seems to be a mixture of grasses. The front yard is mostly bermuda grass that is dormant right now and somewhat patchy. The front lawn is dotted with hundreds of these broad leaved weeds cover about 6" squared. Last spring I pulled them all by hand and they were back in less than two weeks. My neighbor tells me I need to use a pre-emergent. However, the weeds are already there and his yard does not look much better. I had planned on buying weed and feed but everyone I know says that is a waste of time and money. At the moment I am not that worried with backyard. I am thinking it is mostly fescue?
So, is there anything I should be doing now before spring gets here? It would be so nice to have a schedule that told me everything I should do and what time to do it, I am great at following directions. Can not seem to find anything like that online.
Thanks for any help,
Derek
To start, I live in the upstate of South Carolina. My yard seems to be a mixture of grasses. The front yard is mostly bermuda grass that is dormant right now and somewhat patchy. The front lawn is dotted with hundreds of these broad leaved weeds cover about 6" squared. Last spring I pulled them all by hand and they were back in less than two weeks. My neighbor tells me I need to use a pre-emergent. However, the weeds are already there and his yard does not look much better. I had planned on buying weed and feed but everyone I know says that is a waste of time and money. At the moment I am not that worried with backyard. I am thinking it is mostly fescue?
So, is there anything I should be doing now before spring gets here? It would be so nice to have a schedule that told me everything I should do and what time to do it, I am great at following directions. Can not seem to find anything like that online.
Thanks for any help,
Derek