What’s the difference between pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control?

Pre-emergent stops weed seeds (like crabgrass and foxtail) from germinating in the first place. Post-emergent kills weeds that are already growing. A complete program uses both, applied at the right time of year, which is why we put your lawn on our schedule and handle the timing.

How long until I see fewer weeds?

Most homeowners notice a difference within two to three weeks of the first application. Real transformation, the kind where neighbors start asking who treats your lawn, happens over one to two full seasons as the program builds a thicker, denser turf that crowds weeds out on its own.

Is your weed control safe for pets and kids?

Yes. Our crews follow the label and post a sign after each treatment. After the product dries (typically a couple of hours), the lawn is fine for pets and kids. If you have questions about a specific application, just ask the tech or call the office.

Will weed control hurt my grass?

No. The products we use are selective. They target broadleaf weeds and unwanted grasses without harming the desirable turf. The science of which product to use, when, and at what rate is what separates a professional treatment from a hardware-store application.

How much does weed control cost?

Pricing depends on your lawn’s square footage and the package you choose. Our Essentials, Plus, and Premium packages include weed control as part of a complete lawn-care plan. Use the instant pricing tool to see exact pricing for your property in under a minute.

Why pay for professional weed control instead of doing it myself?

Three reasons. First, professional products are concentrated, calibrated, and not the same as what’s at the hardware store. Second, timing matters more than most homeowners realize, especially for pre-emergent. Third, doing it consistently for a couple of seasons is what produces the thick, weed-free lawn most DIY efforts never reach. And if you’re ever not happy, our 100% loophole-free satisfaction guarantee means we fix it, or we pay a competitor to.

Weed Control in Sioux Falls, SD & Sioux City, IA

Effective Weed Control Services in & Around Sioux Falls, SD & Sioux City, IA & Nearby Cities

We offer 3 separate packages to choose from for all of your weed control needs.

Dandelion weeds growing in a yard near Sioux Falls, SD.

Pesky weeds don't just look messy on your lawn, they also steal essential nutrients from your grass and desired plants. We have created 3 different packages to choose from to eradicate these weeds and keep your lawn healthy year-round. These packages include the Sharp Essentials Package, the Sharp Plus Package, and the Sharp Premium Package. We even include additional lawn care services like fertilization treatments and insect control!

We proudly offer our weed control services to the Sioux Falls, SD and Sioux City, IA area, including nearby cities in South Dakota like Tea and Harrisburg.

Want to understand cost and packages before calling? Read: Lawn care costs in Sioux Falls · Lawn care costs in Sioux City · Packages explained

Our Sharp Essentials Package

Our 5-step Essentials package handles the basics. Pre-emergent and targeted weed control paired with slow-release fertilization to keep your lawn healthy through the season. Your lawn gets the primary treatments to fight off pesky weeds and feed your grass essential nutrients, giving it the strength to thrive throughout the year.

Our Sharp Essentials Package includes:

Pre-emergent and targeted weed control
Slow-release and stabilized fertilizer
Spot spray included at an additional cost
Roadmap to a Sharp Lawn Series
The Sharp Lawn Care guarantee

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Our Sharp Plus Package

This package is the most popular among our customers. It includes the basic treatments that our essentials package includes, but it also includes eco-friendly insect control treatments, preventative grub control treatments, and a winterizer treatment at the end of the year. This is a 9-step package that will cover your lawn's basic needs and help it fight off insects and the cold winter season.

Our Sharp Plus Package includes:

Pre-emergent and targeted weed control
Slow-release and stabilized fertilizer
A winterizer treatment
2 treatments of eco-friendly insecticide
Grub prevention and control
Spot spray included at an additional cost
Roadmap to a Sharp Lawn Series
The Sharp Lawn Care guarantee

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Our Sharp Premium Package

This package is meant for the property owners that want the very best, top-level lawn care. This package has 12 steps and includes weed control, fertilization, insect control, and grub control just like our plus package. However, the difference is that our premium package has additional eco-friendly insecticide treatments and free weed spot spray! This will ensure that your lawn does not become subject to damaging insects or nutrient-stealing weeds.

Our Sharp Premium Package includes:

Pre-emergent and targeted weed control
Slow-release and stabilized fertilizer
A winterizer treatment
5 treatments of eco-friendly insecticide
Grub prevention and control
Free weed spot spray
Roadmap to a Sharp Lawn Series
The Sharp Lawn Care guarantee

With our Sharp Premium Package, you will receive free weed spot spray treatments to eradicate any particularly stubborn weeds.

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The Weed Buster Add-On

If your lawn is overrun with weeds, or you simply want to get on top of existing weeds as fast as possible, the Weed Buster is the right add-on. It runs four aggressive treatments across an eight-week blitz, designed to suppress even the most stubborn weeds and prevent regrowth.

Weed Buster is a one-time package that pairs with any base package (Essentials, Plus, or Premium). The base package keeps the long-term schedule on track. The Weed Buster does the heavy lifting up front.

Use the Weed Buster when:

Your lawn has an exorbitant weed load that the base package alone won't catch up with quickly
You want visible weed suppression in weeks, not seasons
You're starting service on a property that's been neglected and you want to reset it fast

Call Sioux Falls at (605) 251-6880 or Sioux City at (712) 253-8024 to add the Weed Buster to your package.

Ready to see exactly what your lawn would cost? Use our instant pricing tool for a quote in under 60 seconds, or call Sioux Falls at (605) 251-6880 or Sioux City at (712) 253-8024.

Frequently Asked Questions About Weed Control

What’s the difference between pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control?: Pre-emergent stops weed seeds (like crabgrass and foxtail) from germinating in the first place. Post-emergent kills weeds that are already growing. A complete program uses both, applied at the right time of year, which is why we put your lawn on our schedule and handle the timing.
How long until I see fewer weeds?: Most homeowners notice a difference within two to three weeks of the first application. Real transformation, the kind where neighbors start asking who treats your lawn, happens over one to two full seasons as the program builds a thicker, denser turf that crowds weeds out on its own.
Is your weed control safe for pets and kids?: Yes. Our crews follow the label and post a sign after each treatment. After the product dries (typically a couple of hours), the lawn is fine for pets and kids. If you have questions about a specific application, just ask the tech or call the office.
Will weed control hurt my grass?: No. The products we use are selective. They target broadleaf weeds and unwanted grasses without harming the desirable turf. The science of which product to use, when, and at what rate is what separates a professional treatment from a hardware-store application.
How much does weed control cost?: Pricing depends on your lawn’s square footage and the package you choose. Our Essentials, Plus, and Premium packages include weed control as part of a complete lawn-care plan. Use the instant pricing tool to see exact pricing for your property in under a minute.
Why pay for professional weed control instead of doing it myself?: Three reasons. First, professional products are concentrated, calibrated, and not the same as what’s at the hardware store. Second, timing matters more than most homeowners realize, especially for pre-emergent. Third, doing it consistently for a couple of seasons is what produces the thick, weed-free lawn most DIY efforts never reach. And if you’re ever not happy, our 100% loophole-free satisfaction guarantee means we fix it, or we pay a competitor to.

Why The Roadmap Works No Matter Who Shows Up

You don’t walk into Chick-fil-A and ask for a specific person to make your sandwich. You walk in because every visit, every location, is the same level of great. That consistency isn’t an accident. It’s a system.

The Roadmap to a Sharp Lawn is that same kind of system, built for your yard. The schedule is fixed. The products are the same. The application rates, timing, and order of operations don’t change based on which technician is holding the spreader. The result isn’t riding on the person we send. It’s engineered into the Roadmap. And every tech on our team runs the same Roadmap.

So when customers ask us to send “our best tech,” we love the instinct behind it. You want a great lawn. Here’s the better news: every tech is our best, because every tech runs the same proven process. That’s also why we can stand behind our 100% loophole-free guarantee. We can promise the result because we built the system that produces it.

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Zach’s yard, one season apart. Same neighborhood. Same Roadmap. Same result you can get.

100% Sharp
Lawn Care Guarantee

We’re committed to being the best and providing the best, which means we stand behind all the work we do. If you aren’t fully satisfied with our work, we’ll make it right at no additional cost to you. In the incredibly unlikely circumstance that we can’t fix it, we will actually pay someone else who can. Now that’s value and peace of mind you can rely on!