What Is Wiregrass?
Wiregrass, scientifically known as Aristida stricta, is a warm-season grass commonly found in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. It is sometimes mistaken for Bermudagrass due to their similar appearance but has distinct characteristics. Wiregrass is also known as pineland threeawn.
This invasive grass spreads like a vine, forming dense, mat-like layers that dominate the soil and crowd out other vegetation. Once established, wiregrass is challenging to remove, making it a top concern for homeowners striving for a healthy, vibrant lawn. Its aggressive growth pattern allows it to thrive in various conditions, making it a persistent problem in both lawns and gardens.
Why Is Wiregrass a Problem?
Wiregrass competes with your turf for essential nutrients, sunlight, and water. It disrupts the uniform appearance of your lawn and can even spread into flower beds, driveways, and walkways. Homeowners often find it difficult to manage using standard lawn care practices, leading to frustration and patchy, unattractive yards.
ProLawn’s Wiregrass Control Services
ProLawn offers three effective solutions to suppress wiregrass. The first is the most aggressive but it gets the quickest results: repeated applications of non-selective herbicides. It is important to understand that even with our expert, careful application, this method can harm surrounding plants. The second option is less aggressive but garners excellent results over a longer timeline. Advancements in the turf care industry have introduced selective products that target wiregrass without damaging your desirable grass and ornamentals.
Both of the above methods require a Bare Area Repair to ensure the areas where wiregrass has been eradicated fill in with desired turf rather than weeds.
A less aggressive approach to dealing with wiregrass is a commitment to aeration and seeding annually (a good practice regardless) to “squeeze out” wiregrass as well as other weeds. Using only this approach does take more time to achieve the desired effect than does chemical suppression.
Our skilled technicians assess the severity of your wiregrass infestation and design a customized remediation program to suit your expectations and timeline for desired results.
Take Back Your Lawn with ProLawn
Don’t let wiregrass take over your yard. Contact ProLawn today at 540-662-8316 to learn more about our wiregrass control services and get expert advice. With ProLawn, you’ll enjoy a lush, healthy lawn free from invasive grasses.
