Weed Control in Newly Established Turf Horticulture Weed Control in Newly Established Turf Lawn weed control can be quite a challenge in existing turf. In newly established turf, it can be an even bigger challenge.
Weed control begins with taking the proper steps for establishing turf.
This includes soil testing, proper seeding methods and good post-seeding care of the seedbed. The most helpful practice you can employ is to establish the turf at a time of year when weed and grass seedling competition is at a minimum. For cool-season grasses, fall is the proper time. Warm-season grasses should be established in late spring to early summer. Mowing is an important part of weed control.