Utah weed guide · 5 min read
When to Pull Weeds in Utah: A Month-by-Month Calendar
Weeds follow the seasons just like everything else in your yard. Knowing what to expect each month along the Wasatch Front helps you pull weeds when they’re easiest to remove.
March – April: the early flush
As soil warms, early weeds like dandelions, mallow, and cheatgrass sprout. This is the easiest time to pull them: roots are shallow and soil is soft from spring moisture. Pull them before they flower.
May – June: spring peak
Weeds are growing fast. Cheatgrass dries out on foothill lots by June, and bindweed vines begin to climb. Weekly pulling now prevents weeds from going to seed.
July – August: summer heat
Heat-loving weeds take over: goatheads, kochia, purslane, spotted spurge, and crabgrass. Pull them before burrs and seeds develop. Water your desired plants deeply and mulch beds to shade out new seedlings.
September – October: the last push
This is your chance to pull weeds before they drop seed for next year. A thorough cleanup now makes next spring dramatically easier.
November – February: dormant season
Most weeds slow down or go dormant. Pull any stragglers on warm days, and plan for spring.
The best time to pull a weed is always before it sets seed. That’s why a consistent schedule — like our weekly weed pulling — beats a once-a-year blitz.
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