Weed Control in Shrub Beds and Other Non-Turf Areas 

Weeds are a nuisance that compromise the beauty of landscape plantings and create hundreds of seeds to regenerate themselves.  A combination of mulching, sound cultural practices and control products will manage weed problems.  

Pre-emergent control products will kill weeds before you even see them.  Since weed seed germination pressure is at a peak twice a year, a well-timed pre-emergent application along with a post emergent for existing weeds will greatly reduce the number of annual weeds. 

Common Weed Control Strategy

• Two pre-emergent applications, one in February/March and another in August/September  

• Post emergent sprays as needed  

• Proper mulching  

• Hand weeding in areas where control products can't be used