Stronger Roots, Fewer Weeds: Fall Lawn Care Tips for DFW Yards

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall is the most important season for lawn care in North Texas. Dr. Green Services is reminding homeowners across the DFW area that now is the ideal time to strengthen lawns, prevent weeds, and repair summer damage.

"Fall is the key season for building strong roots before winter," said James Tatum, Operations Manager at Dr. Green Services. "Applying a pre-emergent treatment now stops crabgrass and poa annua from invading next spring, while fertilization helps repair lawns stressed by the summer heat and drought."

Many lawns in the DFW area show signs of summer stress, including thinning, discoloration, and lingering weeds. Dr. Green Services recommends a comprehensive fall lawn care program: fertilization to restore essential nutrients, targeted weed treatments for any surviving summer weeds, and pre-emergent applications to prevent new weed growth in spring.

Fall fertilization encourages deep root development, making turf more resilient through winter. Nutrients such as nitrogen and potassium replenish what summer heat depleted, while strengthening grass to withstand seasonal stress. Pre-emergent treatments applied in the fall act as a protective barrier against common spring weeds, such as crabgrass and poa annua, saving homeowners time and effort in the coming months.

"Proper fall lawn care is an investment in your lawn's future," Tatum added. "Addressing weeds, repairing drought damage, and strengthening roots now ensures a greener, healthier lawn in spring."

According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, fall is the most effective time for pre-emergent applications in North Texas due to the region's mild winters and long growing season. Homeowners in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Arlington, and surrounding communities are encouraged to schedule fall lawn care services early.

Taking action in the fall maximizes the benefits of pre-emergent treatments, repairs summer damage, and sets the stage for a lawn that thrives next year. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit www.drgreenservices.com  or call 800-465-2934.

About Dr. Green Services:  Dr. Green Services provides professional lawn care throughout North Texas, combining science-based treatments with personalized service to maintain lawns that are healthy, green, and weed-free year-round.

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