Bed Weed Control

The Bed Weed Control is a 7-treatment program that targets weeds and unwanted grass in ornamental spaces like mulch, river rock, and pathways.

Applying “non-selective” herbicides near valuable ornamental plants requires a careful and discerning application. To ensure your plants are in the best hands, our specialized Ornamental Team, the same highly trained individuals responsible for caring for your plants as part of our ornamental programs, performs this labor-intensive and tedious process.

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Bed Weed Control Essentials utilizes the same products and processes as the 7-treatment Bed Weed Control Program.
The only difference between the two programs is the number of visits per year, 7 or 5.
More Frequency = More Control
The best results are achieved when combining our spraying with a healthy mulch layer and a VERY light amount of hand-pulling. Spraying herbicide is superior to hand-pulling in 90% of cases because it kills the "root cause" literally. However, weeds such as vines intertwined with an ornamental plant can not be sprayed safely.
This is a 100% NON-ORGANIC program and it DOES utilize RoundUp (glyphosate) as one of the primary spot spray ingredients.
- Glyphosate is used due to its effectiveness as a non-selective herbicide that kills weeds down to the root, unlike alternatives that only burn foliage. It also kills warm-season grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine, making it ideal for preventing lawns from overtaking ornamental beds and paths. Its unique versatility makes it the best option for comprehensive weed control in these areas.
- Glyphosate's low cost and effectiveness have made it widely used, especially in agriculture, often leading to overuse and misuse, such as spraying it over much of our food supply. While it does have cancer and health risks, its widespread use has unfairly made it the scapegoat for all "cancer-causing chemicals." Paradoxically, glyphosate is relatively safe; if other herbicides were used in the same quantities and on our food, cancer rates would likely be significantly higher.
For clients concerned about chemical use but needing weed control, recommend a small hand pump sprayer and 30 - 50% horticultural vinegar. It’s a safe, non-selective herbicide with minimal health risks other than skin/eye irritation. However, it only burns foliage, not roots, so repeat applications will be necessary.