Kick Them to the Curb: Advice for Weed Control and Relationships Too!

As lawn care professionals, we get pretty close with our clients sometimes. We visit their homes regularly and form relationships with them over the years. In fact, forging client relationships is one of the more rewarding aspects of our job! Sometimes it feels like we are therapists, too, listening to their problems and watching them overcome struggles in life. With that in mind, we are in the dead of summer, which means the weeds are out in full effect, threatening all the local lawns. This got us thinking about how weeds are the narcissists of the green industry. Most people have at least one narcissistic relationship in their life, and it's always a burden. Luckily, it occurred to us that the same principles apply to weed removal and relationships when it comes to dealing with a narcissist. So today, we will be giving some useful tips for coping with both of these problems! Don’t believe the two issues are similar? Read on! How are narcissists and weeds similar? A narcissist has a high opinion of themselves. They find themselves to be extremely important and as a result, put their needs before the needs of others. They often take advantage of people and can drain the life out of those around them. The same can be said for weeds. When these uninvited guests make their way onto your property, the results can be disastrous! Once weeds reach your lawn or landscape, they take over, inviting their friends and spreading like wildfire. Sure, they can ruin the appearance of your property, but that isn’t the biggest problem. The dangerous part is that the weeds start to take all the air, sunlight, water, and nutrients away from your lawn and the other plants on your landscape. Once they steal all the things needed for growth, it becomes impossible for your grass to thrive. In the same way, narcissists steal your resources and leave you feeling drained. It becomes impossible to thrive and be healthy over time. Luckily, we’ve got some tips for removing the tiny green narcissists from your lawn and the larger ones from your personal life! Set boundaries! The key to any healthy relationship is to set boundaries. For actual narcissists in your life, this means saying “no” more often and excluding them from any place or situation where they make you uncomfortable. You must be firm and consistent in this approach for it to work! The same is true for your landscape! Firm boundaries in the form of rock installations can work wonders for your flower beds. Installing a rock border can block the weeds from entering the places you do not want them to take up residence! Go with your gut! In relationships, you know deep down in your gut when something doesn't feel right. You get the feeling something isn’t natural, and things need to change. Listen to this feeling and take action. The longer you allow negative behavior in your life, the worse things will get! When it comes to weed control, there is a “natural” solution, too…mulch! This organic material can help your flower beds to thrive and add style to your landscape. The mulch also insulates your soil, protecting it from harsh temperatures and weeds attempting to take root. Applying mulch can help you block weeds from places you don’t want them in the same way rocks do! Pluck them out! Sometimes narcissists have to be removed from your life! Or, at the very least, you need to remove them from the events or situations where they cause the most problems. The same is true for weeds! You can quickly remove them by pulling them from the roots. It is important to grab the weed from the base before you start tugging. If you do not do this, the root will be left behind, and the weed can quickly grow back. Get treatment! Sometimes the damage done by a narcissist is particularly brutal. If this is the case, don’t be afraid to seek treatment and get the therapy or additional self-care you need so that you can recover! Treatments can also help you win your weed control battle! In this case, we are referring to pre-emergent and post-emergent lawn treatment. Pre-emergents can be used at the beginning of the spring season to prevent weeds from growing on your lawn. Post-emergents are helpful in killing the weeds that have already begun to grow and spread. Both are extremely efficient in solving your weed problems! Professionals are here to help! Seeking the professional help of a therapist can start the healing process when a narcissist has done a number on you! Don’t be afraid to ask for help because it can make a world of difference. The same is true for your lawn and landscape! While DIY solutions are available, you don’t have to suffer alone! Let the pros at A.R. Lawn Service help you win the war against weeds and take control of your property. Summer is still in full swing, and it’s not too late to have your best lawn yet! Call us today to find out how to get started! We are happy to help!