Chickweed is known to harbor viruses that can destroy your tomatoes, cucumbers, and other agricultural vegetable species. Chickweed also hosts destructive insects like lygus bugs, mites, and thrips. In short, don’t risk introducing it to your property.

Henbit will take over your yard, if provided the opportunity, and is difficult for homeowners to eradicate without killing grasses as well. To prevent Henbit or any nettle from showing up, keep your lawn green and healthy with an adequate lawn care program that includes thatch removal, aeration, overseeding, fertilization – where necessary, proper mowing, and deep watering at infrequent intervals. Lush, green lawns grow high and thick, and don’t allow for the growth of weeds.

Some homeowners use Dutch Clover as a lawn cover instead of grass. Its fibrous root systems and ability to handle a lot of foot traffic and mowing make it somewhat ideal. There are some big downsides to consider, however, such as: - White clover's attractiveness to insects and pests - Potentially irritating your neighbors who might be concerned about clover spreading throughout the neighborhood - Clover being difficult to change/remove - Impact to house resale value as most buyers prefer lawns

Once commonly used in golf courses, it’s not unusual to find bentgrass popping up in weed form from time to time. If it previously existed in your yard, Creeping Bentgrass can be difficult to fully eradicate without professional help. It’s also proven to be a finicky grass, and more prone to lawn diseases than other species so watch out for additional hurt if this creeping grass sets in.

While they look and act similar, Morning Glory weeds and flowers are very different. Morning Glory flowers come from seed and are loved by many gardeners. Bindweed growth stems from hardy rhizomes (root structures) and its seeds are not available for purchase. Morning Glory Weed’s scientific name is Convolvulus Arvensis. Known more correctly as Field Bindweed, Morning Glory Weed can be a troublesome nuisance to lawns and gardens. Field Bindweed roots run deep and its vines strangle other plant growth.

Unrelated to the Plantain Fruit, Plantain Grass weeds won’t be producing anything good for your grass or garden. With strong taproots and thousands of seeds dispersed by the wind, Plantain Weeds are prolific. You’ll find this leafy weed quickly takes over lawns, empty lots, and fields if left to its own devices.

Thistle Weed (Cirsium Vulgare) is a common, sometimes flowery, weed with both invasive and native species. While beneficial to fauna, these prickly nuisances are best left to flourish in wilderness areas where they thrive without damaging lawns or harming individuals. They can take over properties quickly when not managed, and bring both allergic reactions and pain to humans and pets. Though they’re relatives of the daisy family, they’re hardly deserving of such a friendly title. Many states have classified thistle as noxious weeds – plants posing enough risk to the health of native flora and fauna to require significant control through government action.

Cynodon Dactylon, commonly referred to as Bermuda Grass, Wire Grass, or Devil Grass, is a perennial turf species enjoyed in the south but frequently despised in cooler climates. Originally from Africa, Bermuda grass is invasive when not planted purposefully, and difficult to remove from turf and fescue because of its shoots/runners and the roots each one puts down at the nodes. Bermuda grass shoots also travel underground like thick roots (rhizomes). If the plant is pulled up and even a small amount of root system remains, it will have no problem growing up into a carpet of weeds just as strong as before.

Medicago Lupulina, often referred to as Black Medic, is a common but invasive weed in North America. Like many other prostrate plants that grow low to the ground, Black Medic can survive in harsh climates due to a large taproot that grows deeper than most grasses. It thrives in full sun and is frequently found in the summer growing in areas turf grasses find difficult to inhabit. If Black Medic is found growing within your lawn, there’s a good chance your lawn is weakening (possibly due to low levels of nitrogen).

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Homeowners desire a lush, thriving lawn, especially in Central Oregon. Silt and clay soil in the Bend area can make lawn care challenging to maintain, as it is the prime environment for noxious weeds.

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Barnes is committed to providing quality lawn care and maintenance services in the Bend area. We provide seasonal lawn maintenance services available year-round.

We pride ourselves in providing the best lawn care service to our customers in Bend and the surrounding areas; in fact, we maintain a 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you’re not completely happy with the lawn care service we provide, our team of experts will return to your property for free and make it right. That’s the Barnes promise.

Keeping your lawn well-fed actually controls weeds, pests, and disease. Because plants require nutrients, fertilization is one of the most vital ways to nurture lawn health. The right balance of the right nutrients at the right time results in thicker, fuller lawns.

Healthier lawns choke out weeds. Proper lawn fertilization also helps prevent the damaging effects of lawn pests and fungus (both of which compete with the nutrients your grass needs from the soil).

Do weeds seem to return over and over again? Various weed-types appear during different seasons, often popping up annually. This requires year-round treatments, best applied in a proactive, professional lawn maintenance service.

The best way to control weeds is to prevent them from germinating in the soil. Barnes specializes in both weed prevention and controlling any weeds that may pop-up.

Ready to get rid of weeds? Request a no-obligation estimate from Barnes to remove them! We’re ready to provide professional lawn care to help transform your grass back into a green, lush lawn.

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Tiny lawn pests can sneak in quickly and create massive destruction on healthy grass. Our technicians are experts at identifying bugs in the grass and preventing them from wreaking havoc on your lawn.

Often times, property owners will believe their lawn needs watering, when actually, the grass has an active infestation of billbugs. If grass begins turning yellow or brown, some people may be tempted to run up their water bill, when the issue is actually grubs or billbugs in the soil, creating the appearance of drought damage.

Cranberry girdlers are another Bend lawn pest challenge. They survive the cold winter by eating grass roots, impacting lawn health. But, the Barnes team are equipped and ready to overcome Central Oregon lawn pest control needs.

Several types of lawn fungi are common to the Bend area. Necrotic ring spots, mushrooms, and fairy rings are among the most prevalent fungi. Each fungus has a different effect on area lawns. In addition to the impact on curb appeal, fungus can damage your grass if not properly addressed.

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Common Weeds in and around Bend, Oregon:

Chickweed
Chickweed is known to harbor viruses that can destroy your tomatoes, cucumbers, and other agricultural vegetable species. Chickweed also hosts destructive insects like lygus bugs, mites, and thrips. In short, don’t risk introducing it to your property.
Henbit
Henbit will take over your yard, if provided the opportunity, and is difficult for homeowners to eradicate without killing grasses as well. To prevent Henbit or any nettle from showing up, keep your lawn green and healthy with an adequate lawn care program that includes thatch removal, aeration, overseeding, fertilization – where necessary, proper mowing, and deep watering at infrequent intervals. Lush, green lawns grow high and thick, and don’t allow for the growth of weeds.
White Clover
Some homeowners use Dutch Clover as a lawn cover instead of grass. Its fibrous root systems and ability to handle a lot of foot traffic and mowing make it somewhat ideal. There are some big downsides to consider, however, such as:
- White clover's attractiveness to insects and pests
- Potentially irritating your neighbors who might be concerned about clover spreading throughout the neighborhood
- Clover being difficult to change/remove
- Impact to house resale value as most buyers prefer lawns
Bentgrass
Once commonly used in golf courses, it’s not unusual to find bentgrass popping up in weed form from time to time. If it previously existed in your yard, Creeping Bentgrass can be difficult to fully eradicate without professional help. It’s also proven to be a finicky grass, and more prone to lawn diseases than other species so watch out for additional hurt if this creeping grass sets in.
Morning Glory
While they look and act similar, Morning Glory weeds and flowers are very different. Morning Glory flowers come from seed and are loved by many gardeners. Bindweed growth stems from hardy rhizomes (root structures) and its seeds are not available for purchase.

Morning Glory Weed’s scientific name is Convolvulus Arvensis. Known more correctly as Field Bindweed, Morning Glory Weed can be a troublesome nuisance to lawns and gardens. Field Bindweed roots run deep and its vines strangle other plant growth.

Plantain Grass
Unrelated to the Plantain Fruit, Plantain Grass weeds won’t be producing anything good for your grass or garden. With strong taproots and thousands of seeds dispersed by the wind, Plantain Weeds are prolific. You’ll find this leafy weed quickly takes over lawns, empty lots, and fields if left to its own devices.
Thistle
Thistle Weed (Cirsium Vulgare) is a common, sometimes flowery, weed with both invasive and native species. While beneficial to fauna, these prickly nuisances are best left to flourish in wilderness areas where they thrive without damaging lawns or harming individuals. They can take over properties quickly when not managed, and bring both allergic reactions and pain to humans and pets.

Though they’re relatives of the daisy family, they’re hardly deserving of such a friendly title. Many states have classified thistle as noxious weeds – plants posing enough risk to the health of native flora and fauna to require significant control through government action.
Bermuda Grass
Cynodon Dactylon, commonly referred to as Bermuda Grass, Wire Grass, or Devil Grass, is a perennial turf species enjoyed in the south but frequently despised in cooler climates. Originally from Africa, Bermuda grass is invasive when not planted purposefully, and difficult to remove from turf and fescue because of its shoots/runners and the roots each one puts down at the nodes.

Bermuda grass shoots also travel underground like thick roots (rhizomes). If the plant is pulled up and even a small amount of root system remains, it will have no problem growing up into a carpet of weeds just as strong as before.
Black Medic
Medicago Lupulina, often referred to as Black Medic, is a common but invasive weed in North America. Like many other prostrate plants that grow low to the ground, Black Medic can survive in harsh climates due to a large taproot that grows deeper than most grasses. It thrives in full sun and is frequently found in the summer growing in areas turf grasses find difficult to inhabit. If Black Medic is found growing within your lawn, there’s a good chance your lawn is weakening (possibly due to low levels of nitrogen).