🌿 Tackling Lawn Weeds in Bury St Edmunds & Newmarket

Harewood Lawn Care
Apr 1, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Jun 15

Expert Advice from Harewood Lawn Care

Weeds can be the bane of any beautiful lawn, competing with grass for nutrients, water, and sunlight. At Harewood Lawn Care, we understand the challenges that homeowners in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, and nearby Suffolk villages face in maintaining a pristine lawn. Our local expertise ensures that your lawn remains healthy and weed-free throughout the year.

🌱 Common Lawn Weeds Found In Your Lawn

Identifying the weeds invading your lawn is the first step toward effective control. Here are some common culprits in our region:

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Recognisable by their bright yellow flowers and deep taproots, dandelions can quickly spread across lawns.
White Clover (Trifolium repens): This low-growing weed has distinctive three-leaf clusters and can form dense mats, outcompeting grass.
Daisy (Bellis perennis): With their classic white petals and yellow centres, daisies are charming but unwelcome in a manicured lawn.
Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens): Preferring damp conditions, this weed spreads rapidly through runners.
Plantain (Plantago major): Broad, flat leaves make this weed a common sight in compacted soils.

Understanding these weeds' growth habits helps in selecting the most effective control methods.

🛠️ Our Approach to Weed Control

At Harewood Lawn Care, we employ a comprehensive strategy to manage and eliminate lawn weeds:

1. Regular Lawn Mowing

Consistent mowing at the appropriate height encourages dense grass growth, which naturally suppresses weed establishment.

2. Targeted Weed Treatments

We use selective herbicides that target broadleaf weeds without harming your grass. Our treatments are safe for children and pets once dried, usually within a couple of hours.

Dandelion weeds in the lawn — Unwanted weeds in garden lawn

3. Seasonal Lawn Care Services

Our seasonal treatments, including scarification, aeration, and fertilisation, enhance your lawn's health, making it more resistant to weed invasion.