Tired of stubborn weeds taking over your beautiful lawn? Whether it’s dandelions, crabgrass, or clover, weeds can be a relentless challenge for homeowners looking to maintain a lush, pristine lawn. Lawn Pride of North Raleigh provides weed prevention and weed control services in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas. We’re here to help you take back your yard with expert care, customized plans, and second-to-none customer service.
What Is Weed Prevention?
Weed prevention is all about stopping weeds before they get a chance to grow. By creating an environment that discourages weed germination, you’re setting your lawn up for long-term success. This often includes practices like maintaining proper mowing heights, fertilization, overseeding, and timely pre-emergent treatments. Pre-emergent treatments are an effective tool for preventing weeds. These herbicides create a protective barrier in the soil, stopping weeds like crabgrass and foxtail from sprouting. Timing is everything when it comes to pre-emergent. They’re typically applied in the early spring or fall to minimize seasonal weeds. When you prioritize weed prevention as the foundation of lawn care, you’ll spend less time fighting weeds later and more time enjoying a beautiful outdoor space.
What Is Weed Prevention?
What Is Weed Control?
Weed control focuses on eliminating the pesky weeds that have already established themselves on your lawn. Using post-emergent treatments, you can target and kill actively growing weeds without harming your grass or soil. These herbicides are designed to treat specific weed types, such as broadleaf varieties like dandelions, clover, and ground ivy. Post-emergent weed control ensures your lawn stays healthy and vibrant throughout the growing season. With Lawn Pride of North Raleigh, our expert team applies tailored solutions based on your yard’s unique needs, ensuring your lawn remains invasive-free and picture-perfect.
What Is Weed Control?
Controlling All the Most Common Weeds
By identifying the specific weeds in your yard, we can apply the correct treatments to eliminate them effectively. Certain weeds thrive in Raleigh’s climate and soil. Left untreated, these invaders can take over quickly. Some of the most common weeds we successfully tackle with our lawn weed control service include:
- Crabgrass
- Dandelions
- Clover
- Chickweed
- Ground Ivy
- Foxtail
- Wild Violet
- Nutsedge
The Difference Between Pre-Emergent and Post-Emergent
Homeowners often ask, “What’s the difference between pre-emergent and post-emergent weed treatments?” The answer lies in timing and purpose. Pre-emergent treatments are applied in early spring or fall to prevent weeds from sprouting, targeting common seasonal weeds before they grow. Post-emergent treatments, however, are used to eliminate weeds that have already grown, applied while they are actively growing but before they produce seeds. Combining these two methods provides comprehensive weed prevention for your lawn year-round.
Our Special Offers
We understand your goal to keep your lawn looking its best. We take pride in your lawn because we know you do, too. Check out our special offers to see how you can save on your next lawn care application.
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CLAIM OFFER
75% Off First Application + 2 Surface Insecticide Treatments Included
Expires: 09/30/2025Limit One. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations. Locally owned and independently operated franchise companies. Other restrictions may apply. ©2025 Dwyer Franchising LLC. 1010 N. University Parks Dr., Waco, TX 76707. For additional terms, visit: neighborly.com/terms-of-use
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5% Senior Citzen Discount
Expires: 09/30/2025Offer available to new customers who enroll in a multi-treatment program with automatic payment. Minimum number of treatments required may vary by location. Pricing and service availability are based on lawn size and geographic area. Limit One. No Cash Value. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations. Locally owned and independently operated franchise companies. Other restrictions may apply. For additional terms, visit: neighborly.com/terms-of-use
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5% Military Discount
Offer available to new customers who enroll in a multi-treatment program with automatic payment. Minimum number of treatments required may vary by location. Pricing and service availability are based on lawn size and geographic area. Limit One. No Cash Value. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations. Locally owned and independently operated franchise companies. Other restrictions may apply. For additional terms, visit: neighborly.com/terms-of-useExpires: 09/30/2025
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$25 OFF
Expires: 12/31/2025Offer available to new customers who enroll in a multi-treatment program with automatic payment. Minimum number of treatments required may vary by location. Pricing and service availability are based on lawn size and geographic area. Limit One. No Cash Value. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations. Locally owned and independently operated franchise companies. Other restrictions may apply. For additional terms, visit: neighborly.com/terms-of-use
Services We Provide
What Our Lawn Weed Control Service Includes
Some basic lawn maintenance techniques can improve the health of your grass and diminish weeds. One such method is keeping your roots well-fed with regular fertilization treatments. Aeration and/or seeding can also help thicken the lawn, leaving less room for weeds to germinate. Lawn Pride has special programs, like our 7-Application and Enhanced Lawn Care Programs, that bundle all these services into one ultimate lawn care package.
Other services we provide include:
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Grub Control
Learn More Grub ControlWe apply targeted insecticides or pesticides that specifically target larvae or nymphs.
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Fertilization
Learn More FertilizationWe use targeted fertilization treatments throughout the year.
Customer Reviews
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Service: Lawn ServicesLawn Pride has taken the responsibility off my hands and they’ve done a fantastic job. My lawn looks great, my technician is knowledgeable and friendly. Love that fact I can relax and know my lawn is in good hands with a great company.
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Service: Lawn Services
Lawn Pride is extremely attentive to each lawn’s needs. They’re extremely thorough and I’ve recommended them to several friends. My lawn looks like a commercial, and they’ve nurtured new seed and sod into a healthy yard, while stressing the maintenance. Highly recommended.
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Service: Lawn Services
They always let me know what they were doing with each application and what I should and shouldn’t do for the next week (e.g. don’t mow the lawn for 2 days, etc.) Any time I have called with a question, I received an immediate response.
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Service: Lawn Services
Lawn Pride has been great so far! They always call and let me know when they will be there so it’s never a surprise. Very friendly staff and very pet cautious with their treatments.
Chris C.
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Lawn Pride of North Raleigh
Our specialists deliver the level of lawn care you need and deserve. We're preferred providers of North Raleigh lawn care, distinguished by our commitment to ensuring our customers understand our processes and are thrilled with the results. You can count on Lawn Pride to provide exceptional customer care as we develop a lawn that makes you proud. Lawn Pride of North Raleigh provides lawn care services for the following cities:
Weed Control and Prevention FAQs
We understand that weed management can be challenging and often comes with plenty of questions, especially when trying to find the best solutions for your specific needs. To help, we’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions we hear, so you can tackle weeds with confidence and keep your spaces looking their best.
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“We have the power to make things better.” That’s our mantra, not only for our customers' lawn issues, but also you, a future team member! At LawnPride, we provide a career path for growth and treat you like family. They know that a happy, motivated team is key to serving customers well. That's why we value integrity and respect and create a strong work ethic.