why do weeds grow faster than grass

Weeds have a sneaky way of taking over your garden when you're not looking. Part of the reason they're so good at being a nuisance is that they have a tendency to grow faster than grass (and most other plants in the garden). But why is this? In today's blog, we're going to take a look at some of the different reasons why the weeds in your garden might be growing faster than your grass.

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what causes weeds to grow

Gardeners everywhere know that weeds have a tendency to crop up in the most unusual places. In your lawn, in between your paving slabs, in gutters... the list is endless. It's true that keeping weeds at bay is an ongoing challenge that often requires year-round attention.

But why are weeds such a widespread problem? What causes them to grow in these bizarre places? And what can be done to prevent them from cropping up again in future? If you're asking yourself any of these questions then you're in the right place. Lawn and Weed Expert have decades of experience dealing with weeds of all shapes and sizes.

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A lawn that's mostly weeds

Weeds can conquer a lawn very rapidly. It doesn't take years and years of neglect for weeds to get a foot in the door; even very house-proud people who take excellent care of their lawns will occasionally find unwanted plants growing amid the grass.

If you haven't been keeping on top of your weeds - to the point where your lawn is now more weed than grass - then restoring your overrun garden to its former glory may seem like a hopeless task. But it is possible to fix a lawn that's mostly weeds and take steps to ensure that it won't happen again.

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Man in PPE spraying herbicide

SHORT ANSWER: When we treat weeds with our broad-spectrum systemic herbicides, they usually die and decompose within 14 days.

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can I use a pressure washer to get rid of weeds

Weeds have a way of growing in places they shouldn't and one of their favourite spots to grow is between paving slabs. These little gaps create micro-climates where weeds can germinate and flourish! Removing weeds from a patio or driveway using a pressure washer might seem like a good idea, afterall, if you're cleaning the slabs anyway, why not use the powerful jets to eliminate the unwanted weeds? Well, there are a few problems that can occur when you try to remove weeds with a pressure washer and we're going to talk you through them today...

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