Basic Guide to Weed ControlA vigorous, healthy turf is the best defense against weed invasion. Proper fertilization, mowing and watering are the key ingredients for building a dense, healthy lawn. The following are facts about weeds: • Weeds can be annual, bi-annual or perennial. • Weeds fall into two categories: grassy or broadleaf. • Weeds will readily invade sparse, poor quality turf. • Weeds may be removed mechanically by digging (all underground parts must be removed) or chemically by applying a herbicide or lawn fertilizer with a herbicide.
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Pre-Emergent Weed Control
• Particularly effective in controlling weeds like crabgrass, goose grass, poa annua, foxtail and barnyard grass. • Should be applied before weeds emerge from the soil. |
Post-Emergent Weed Control • Effectively controls dandelion, clover, chickweed, henbit oxtails and many other broadleaf weeds. • Apply when the weeds are actively growing. • Apply when the lawn is wet from dew or sprinkling, and when rain is not
anticipated for at least 24 hours.
• Do not apply on newly planted areas until they have been mowed
at least twice. |
Steps to Effective Weed Control • Identify type of weed or weeds causing the problem. • Use the proper herbicide to control your weed problem. • Apply at the recommended rate and appropriate time. • Always follow application directions on the product label. |
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