Thistle Weed Control and Removal in Minneapolis and St. Paul
There are a number of species of thistle that grow in Minnesota — and all of them are capable of aggressively taking over your yard. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions and able to spread in multiple ways, thistles can be tough to control and remove without professional help. If you are having issues with this perennial weed, reach out to the experts at Rainbow Lawncare to schedule a service today.
What can you expect from our thistle weed control service?
The first step for any weed control service is an examination by a Rainbow Lawncare professional. Once the extent of your thistle issues have been identified, they can recommend the appropriate treatment solution. Your lawn is unique, which is why we make the effort to ensure our thistle removal strategy is the right decision for your yard. Unlike many weed control and removal specialists, Rainbow Lawncare only applies weed control where required — rather than across your whole yard while it is being fertilized. This is safer for the environment, children, and pets.
There’s no better defense against thistles than a vigorous, dense turf. Thistles thrive in almost any conditions, but disturbed ground or areas with thin grass cover offer prime real estate for them to establish. To help promote denser grass coverage and naturally control thistles and other weeds, many of our customers choose to add our premium fertilization to their weed control and removal services. Those who combine the programs get the additional advantage of free call-backs if thistles become a problem between our visits.
Included in Rainbow's Fertilizer & Thistle Weed Control Program
- Early spring fertilizer (controlled release over 90 – 120 days) along with pre-emergent and spot weed control
- Identify and control all types of weeds
- Late spring weed control application
- Summer weed control application
- Early fall fertilizer and spot weed control
- Late fall fertilizer and spot weed control
- Premium program customers receive free weed control call-backs if you have weeds in between our visits!
Because the best defense against all kinds of weeds is a healthy and thick lawn, it can take a few treatments to fully control or remove thistles from your yard. To improve the health of your lawn, other services like aeration and overseeding can also be added to your program. If you have questions or concerns about your thistle issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Why choose the experts from Rainbow Lawncare?
The experts at Rainbow Lawncare are committed to providing top-quality lawn care and customer service. From your first call until the job is complete, our licensed professionals will make sure the work is done right. Additionally, we use only the best products available to tailor our services to meet your yard’s unique needs.
Additional frequently asked questions about thistle control and removal
Thistles can be tricky to remove by hand — tiny bits of roots can regrow into full plants easily. Invasive varieties are especially tough to handle, as they have few natural predators so any remnants will likely regrow. To fully get thistles under control, professional help is your best bet.
No. Companies that promote 100% thistle removal will completely cover your yard with chemicals multiple times a year. A healthier and more realistic goal is to aim for a lawn that is around 80% weed-free, which is much easier to accomplish with dense turf and selective treatment.
Thistles will begin growing in spring and begin blooming in early summer, usually around June.
Yes. Herbicides designed to control thistles will also affect broadleaf plants like shrubs and trees — that’s why treatment is best left to professionals. Prioritizing a healthy lawn, improving your soil conditions, proper fertilizer application and correct lawn maintenance, you can help your turf outcompete thistles naturally and require only occasional herbicide treatments and removal.
Schedule your thistle weed control and removal service today!
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