Weeds always seem to get an early jump on you in the spring. Before you know it, they’re competing with your lawn, robbing them of light, water and nutrients. The time you invest in spraying for and pulling weeds right now is time well spent. As summer approaches, you won’t have to be out in the heat doing the weed control. If you are like me, a fair weather gardener, this is great news.

Find selective herbicides to help you with the weed control. Many chemical companies provide excellent products to help you. Select one and give a whirl. I choose a liquid concentrate put on with a hose end sprayer; you may choose a powder that is dropped with a spreader.