Spring Pre-Emergent

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Get ahead of weeds with a properly timed spring pre emergent . Instead of reacting to weeds after they appear, applying pre emergent creates a protective barrier in the soil that prevents seeds from sprouting. If you’re putting down pre emergent at the right time, you’ll stop crabgrass, goosegrass, and many broadleaf weeds before they start. Why Apply Pre Emergent in Spring? Most spring lawn weeds germinate as soil temperatures climb through the mid-50s. A pre-emergent forms a thin barrier at the soil surface that stops new seedlings from establishing. The result is a cleaner lawn, less competition for nutrients and water, and a better foundation for summer color and density. When to Apply Apply your spring pre emergent before soil temperatures reach 55°F and again per label if you need extended coverage. In many regions that means early spring and again 6-8 weeks after . Water in immediately after application to activate the barrier. Avoid disturbing the soil after watering (raking, core aeration, heavy dethatching) because it can break the barrier. What Weeds It Prevents Crabgrass Goosegrass Annual bluegrass (poa annua) where it is still germinating Chickweed, henbit, and other early-spring broadleaf weeds (product dependent) How to Apply Use a calibrated broadcast spreader for even coverage. Follow label rates and make sure the turf is dry before spreading. Water in with at least 0.25" of irrigation to activate. Avoid disturbing the soil barrier after activation. Our Recommended Spring Pre-Emergent Options Guardian 13-0-10 (with Nutrients) Guardian 13-0-10 combines season-long pre-emergent control (prodiamine) with nitrogen and potassium to support color, density, and stress tolerance going into summer. Ideal when you want feeding and weed prevention in one pass. Safeguard 0-0-7 (Nutrient-Free) Safeguard 0-0-7 delivers the same dependable pre-emergent protection without added nitrogen—great for lawns you don’t want to push with spring growth or areas where you on