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Weed Control
Everything You Need to Know
A thriving lawn is a badge of pride for every Edmonton neighbourhood, and dealing with weeds doesn’t have to come at the expense of your family or the environment. At Neighbourhood Heroes, our weed control program is designed with your loved ones, your pets, and your peace of mind at the heart of everything we do. This is the most in-depth guide we’ve ever created to help you feel fully confident—and excited—about our safe, professional, and eco-friendly approach.
What Is Neighbourhood Heroes’ Weed Control Service?
Our weed control application is part of our promise to create cleaner, greener, and more connected communities. We exclusively use advanced, electric-powered equipment—meaning quieter, less disruptive service with a much smaller environmental footprint. Every application is carefully measured, precise, and customized to meet your lawn’s unique needs, with your safety as our top priority.
We market our service as safe for both pets and children when used as directed, so you can feel completely at ease welcoming your family outside after just a short 3-hour wait.
What’s in Our Weed Control Product?
Our main weed control treatment uses a professional-grade blend designed by Canadian lawn care experts for its effective action against broadleaf weeds. This targeted formula is trusted across the industry for controlling unwanted weeds while maintaining a healthy and unharmed. According to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), once properly diluted, applied by professionals, and allowed to dry for the recommended 3 hours, the product is considered low risk for people and pets. It does not leave behind any lingering residue, odour, or harmful effects, allowing your yard to remain a safe and welcoming play space.
Our Step-by-Step Weed Control Process
Pre-Service Notification: Before your visit, we’ll send you a friendly heads-up so you know when to expect us. We’ll ask you to leave space along the street to give our team safe access to run the hose to your
Arrival: Your Hero will arrive on time and take a moment to scan the lawn for any toys, garden tools, or obstacles—ensuring nothing gets missed and everything is protected.
Targeted Application: We always begin in the backyard, thoroughly applying our professional weed control to any present weeds, making sure each area gets the attention it needs.
Wrap-Up: Once complete, we’ll leave a clear Neighbourhood Heroes sign on your lawn and a summary slip on your door—letting you know who was here, when they arrived, and exactly what work was done.
Post-Service: You’ll get an email confirming your service was completed. Please avoid your lawn for the next 3 hours while the treatment dries—then it’s safe for everyone to return and enjoy your yard. Over the next 14 days, you’ll see weeds gradually wither away, leaving a healthier, greener lawn behind.
Aftercare—What Happens Next?
A little aftercare goes a long way in making your weed control program both safe and effective.
3-hour dry time
Please keep children and pets off the grass for just 3 hours after application. This allows the product to fully settle and prevents tracking anything indoors.
Hold off on watering for 24 hours
Wait a full day before watering your lawn. After that, deep watering twice a week is highly recommended.
No mowing for 48 hours
Wait two days before resuming mowing. Then, regular mowing helps maximise the results and keeps your lawn strong.
Why the dry time?
The primary purpose is to allow the weed control treatment time to adhere to the leaves, not because of any ongoing hazard.
How Our Weed Control Works
Our treatment works by simulating certain plant growth hormones within broadleaf weeds. By overstimulating these hormones, the treatment causes the weeds to go into a growth pattern their systems can’t sustain. You’ll notice:
- Leaves changing colour and shrivelling
- Stems and stalks bending, twisting, and drying out
- Roots decompose and naturally disappear
Over about 14 days, the weeds decompose and are gone, with your grass left intact and thriving.
Important Weather Considerations
Weather plays a big role in the safety and effectiveness of your weed control service. We keep a close eye on the forecast to make sure your application is only performed in ideal conditions:
Rain and storms
We’ll reschedule if wet weather prevents the product from fully drying or risks being washed away.
Windy days
To avoid any drifting, applications are paused during windy periods.
Extremes in heat or drought
If conditions aren’t right for effective absorption, we’ll communicate and reschedule to get you the best results.
Why Choose Neighbourhood Heroes?
We combine advanced equipment, proven effective formulas, and the warm, honest touch of a true neighbour. With safety, transparency, and environmentally-friendly practices at the core of every visit, you have a partner you can trust for a beautiful, safe, weed-free lawn.
If you’d like to learn more about our weed control program, our process, or what makes our service unique, please don't hesitate to ask. Our team is always happy to provide advice or reassurance—because we care for your lawn like it’s our own.