Early November Lawn Weed Check for Midland and Odessa Yards Going Dormant
Once the first cold snaps roll through Midland and Odessa, Bermuda lawns start turning tan and St. Augustine slows way down. That's when a lot of homeowners notice something new: bright green patches that keep growing while the rest of the yard rests. Those are usually winter weeds, and early November is a great time to take a walk around the yard and look for them.
Local tip: a 10-minute weed walk
Look for green in the tan. In a dormant Bermuda lawn, anything still bright green is worth a closer look. Low, spreading broadleaf weeds like henbit, chickweed and burclover, and clumpy grassy weeds like annual bluegrass and rescuegrass, show up first along sidewalks, thin spots and shady corners.
Check rock beds and caliche edges. Gravel beds, decomposed granite, driveway expansion joints and the caliche strip along the alley or back fence collect blown-in seed and stay a little moist under the rock. Small weeds there are easy to miss until they bolt.
Don't scalp the lawn. Keep mowing at your normal height for the last few cuts. Scalping thin, stressed turf opens up bare soil where winter weeds take hold.
Water less, but don't forget it. Cut back on sprinkler run times as the weather cools. Soggy, overwatered spots favor weeds like annual bluegrass. If we go several weeks without rain, a light watering helps keep dormant roots from drying out.
Snap a photo. A quick picture of the weed and where it's growing helps us identify it and pick the right approach for your grass.
Why it matters now
Most of the weeds that stand out in a West Texas lawn this time of year are winter annuals. They sprout in fall, grow slowly through the cooler months, then flower and drop seed in late winter and early spring. Small, young weeds are easier to control than mature ones that have rooted in and gone to seed. Waiting until March often means bigger plants, more seed in the soil and more work next fall.
A dormant lawn also makes weeds easier to see. The contrast between tan grass and green weeds shows exactly where the problem spots are, which helps target treatments to the areas that need them.
What Tejas does
Our licensed technicians start with a walk of your yard to identify which weeds are growing and what kind of grass you have. Bermuda and St. Augustine handle products differently, so we choose treatments that fit your lawn and the season. We treat actively growing weeds in the turf, rock beds and edges, and we can talk through a pre-emergent plan to help cut down on the next flush of weeds. We'll also point out watering or mowing habits that may be giving weeds an opening.
Learn more about weed control in Midland and weed control in Odessa, or see all our weed services at https://www.tejaspwc.com/weed-control. Andrews and Seminole customers are served from our Andrews yard at 2184 SE 2460.
Call or text Tejas
Call or text 432-934-5248 to set up a late-fall weed check for your Midland or Odessa yard.
Tejas Pest and Weed Control · Midland yard: 3112 E County Rd 139, Midland, TX · 432-934-5248 · office@tejaspwc.com
