Annual and perennial weeds are two categories of weeds that commonly invade lawns in Tennessee. Annual weeds complete their life cycle within a single growing season, germinating, growing, and producing seeds before dying. Perennial weeds, on the other hand, live for multiple years, with the ability to regrow from their roots. Both types of weeds can be effectively controlled by enrolling in a weed control program. This program involves regular treatments to prevent weed growth and eliminate existing weeds. By implementing a comprehensive weed control program, you can keep your lawn free from both annual and perennial weeds, ensuring a healthy and vibrant landscape.

What are annual weeds?

Crabgrass weed with a purple center on a lawn in Memphis, TN.

Annual weeds are those that complete their life cycle within a single growing season. Some common examples of annual weeds include crabgrass, chickweed, and purslane. Annual weeds can be particularly troublesome for lawns because they can quickly establish and spread, outcompeting desirable grass species for nutrients and resources. They can also produce large numbers of seeds, which can remain dormant in the soil for several years, making them difficult to control. To deal with these weeds, it's best to utilize a combination of pre- and post-emergent weed control treatments.

Crabgrass, chickweed, and purslane are common annual weeds found in Tennessee.

What are perennial weeds?

Yellow dandelion weeds on a lawn in Memphis, TN.

Perennial weeds are those that live for multiple years and can regrow from their roots or underground structures. These weeds typically germinate in the spring, grow throughout the summer, and go dormant in the winter, only to regrow in the spring. Some common examples of perennial weeds include dandelions, clover, and plantain.

Perennial weeds can be particularly troublesome because they can regrow from their roots or underground structures, making them difficult to remove. They can also produce large numbers of seeds, which can remain dormant in the soil for several years, making them difficult to control. Perennial weeds can usually be controlled through consistent weed control treatments.

What's the best way to control annual and perennial weeds on your lawn?

The best way to control annual and perennial weeds on your lawn is to enroll in a professional weed control program. These programs typically involve regular applications of pre-emergent herbicides at specific times throughout the year and post-emergent herbicides throughout the growing season. Pre-emergent herbicides work by preventing weed seeds from sprouting and establishing in your lawn. They are typically applied in the spring, late summer, fall, and late winter before weed seeds begin to germinate and can help to prevent weeds from establishing in your lawn.

Post-emergent herbicides work by killing existing weeds in your lawn. They are typically applied throughout the growing season and can help to control both annual and perennial weeds. In addition to herbicide applications, a professional weed control program may also include regular lawn fertilization treatments to provide nutrients to your grass. The stronger and healthier the grass is, the more likely it will be for your lawn to crowd out weeds, helping to reduce their presence!

Contact us today to schedule our weed control service!

At Picture Perfect Landscapes, a comprehensive weed control service is offered to keep your lawn free from both annual and perennial weeds. Our team of experts will apply both pre- and post-emergent treatments to your lawn throughout the year to keep weeds at bay. What's more, this program also includes lawn fertilization treatments to supply your grass with essential nutrients.

Our weed control service is offered to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, and surrounding areas of Tennessee. Contact us today at (901) 246-7656 to schedule our weed control service and keep your lawn looking its best!