Hey neighbors, Mr. Lee here from Lee’s General Landscaping and Yard Clean Up!
Today, I want to chat about something every homeowner deals with—those pesky weeds! You know, the ones that pop up, take over your garden, and make your yard look messy. At Lee’s Landscaping, we’ve got your back with our expert weed control and invasive plant removal services. Let me break it down for you in a simple way.
Why Weed Control Matters:
Weeds aren’t just ugly—they actually compete with your flowers, shrubs, and grass for water, sunlight, and nutrients. Our job is to kick these unwanted plants out, so your favorite plants can grow strong and healthy.
Here’s How We Do It:
- Step 1: Yard Checkup – First, we’ll visit your place and spot all the troublemakers.
- Step 2: Custom Plan – Every yard is unique, so we’ll create a weed-removal plan just for you.
- Step 3: Getting Hands Dirty – We pull weeds by hand when we need to be careful around your good plants.
- Step 4: Power Clearing – We use special tools for bigger areas and tougher weeds.
- Step 5: Safe Treatments – When necessary, we apply eco-friendly treatments to stop weeds from coming back.
- Step 6: Soil TLC – We improve your soil to make it harder for weeds to return.
- Step 7: Clean-Up – All the weeds and debris? We haul them away, leaving your yard spotless.
Why Choose Lee’s Landscaping?
- Experience: We’ve been helping Seattle-area homeowners like you for over 30 years.
- Trusted: Hundreds of happy customers—check out our 380+ Yelp reviews and 100+ Google reviews!
- Local Experts: We know Seattle’s soil, climate, and exactly how to handle local weeds.
- Fully Licensed and Insured: You can trust our team—we’re licensed, bonded, and insured for your peace of mind.
Simple Tips to Keep Weeds Away:
- Keep an eye on your garden and spot weeds early.
- Use mulch or ground covers—they help block weeds naturally.
- Schedule regular seasonal checkups to stay weed-free.
Common Questions from Homeowners:
- Q: How do you keep weeds from coming back? A: We use thorough removal methods and soil treatments, and we offer regular maintenance plans to keep things weed-free.
- Q: Are your weed treatments safe for my kids and pets? A: Absolutely! We use eco-friendly products that are safe for your family and pets.
- Q: How often should I schedule weeding? A: We recommend doing it seasonally, especially during high-growth periods like spring and summer.
We’re More Than Just Weeding:
Need something else? We offer plenty of other services to make your yard amazing:
- Custom garden designs
- Lawn care
- Tree and shrub maintenance
- Beautiful hardscape projects
- Irrigation and drainage
- Pressure washing
- Pest control
At Lee’s General Landscaping, our goal is simple: happy customers with beautiful yards. Got questions or ready to get started? Just give us a call—we’re always here to help!
See you in the yard!
—Mr. Lee
| Weed Name | Identifying Features | Control Methods with Tools/Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Crabgrass | Low-growing with sprawling stems; long, finger-shaped leaves; coarse texture. | Use a garden hoe or hand weeder to manually remove weeds; maintain turf health with a lawn aerator and proper fertilization. |
| Chickweed | Small, oval leaves; small white flowers; forms dense mats. | Remove using a trowel or garden fork; apply a thick mulch layer using a mulch spreader to suppress growth. |
| Clover | Trifoliate leaves; white or pinkish-white flowers; low-growing habit. | Hand-pull using gloves or a weed puller; improve turf density with a lawn dethatcher and overseeding. |
| Henbit | Square stems; heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges; pink to purple flowers. | Remove using a dandelion weeder; mow or trim with a string trimmer to prevent seeding. |
| Dandelion | Deep taproot; bright yellow flowers; toothed leaves. | Use a dandelion digger or weeding knife to extract taproots; improve soil quality and turf density with aeration and reseeding. |
| Bindweed | Arrow-shaped leaves; white or pink trumpet-shaped flowers; twining growth habit. | Use pruning shears to cut vines repeatedly; dig out roots with a shovel and maintain dense ground cover to reduce growth. |
| Creeping Buttercup | Creeping stems; yellow flowers; deeply lobed leaves. | Remove using a spade or trowel; improve soil drainage with a garden fork; suppress growth with a thick layer of mulch. |
| Poison Hemlock | Purple-spotted stems; finely divided leaves; small white flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters. | Wear protective gloves, long sleeves, and safety goggles; dig out plants using a shovel and dispose of them carefully. |
| Scotch Broom | Bright yellow flowers; green, ridged stems; small leaves. | Cut plants at ground level using loppers or a pruning saw; dig out roots with a mattock; monitor for regrowth and repeat removal. |
| Himalayan Blackberry | Thorny stems; large, toothed leaves; white to pink flowers; black aggregate fruit. | Cut canes to ground level with loppers or a brush cutter; dig out root crowns with a spade or shovel; monitor and repeat removal. |
