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LAWN WEED CONTROL Weed...a plant that's simply growing out of place; not valued where it is growing. Clover, dandelion, plantain, chickweed and ground ivy are common broadleaf weeds that invade our lawns. And when weeds pop up in lawns, they not only ruin the look, but they compete with the grass plants for food and water. The objective in lawn weed control is to kill the weeds without harming the lawn. There are a variety of products available that do just that. One example is TRIMEC, which is a combination of three selective weed killers in a liquid concentrate that you mix with water. It's also available in a ready-to-use form, no mixing or measuring involved. One application is sufficient for most broadleaf weeds, including those re-appearing dandelions. Lawn Weed Killer is formulated for use while weeds are actively growing. You simply spray the weeds according to package directions; they will shrivel up and die, but the lawn grows as healthy as ever. Another method of dealing with weeds is with a granular control. Applied with a spreader, these products not only destroy weeds, but also feed the lawn at the same time. They also contain TRIMEC, the most effective weed control combination available to homeowners. One of the three weed controls in TRIMEC is 2,4-D. after applying a product with 2,4-D; you may notice a big growth surge in the weeds. Don't worry that means the product is working. It actually over-feeds the weeds to the point they literally grow themselves to death. Weed controls are effective when they are applied correctly. You want to cover as much weed leaf surface as possible, so avoid mowing the lawn prior to application. Make sure your lawn has been watered recently and isn't suffering from drought or water stress. The product must stick to the grass to be effective, so apply liquid products to dry grass blades and granulars to wet grass. The lawn should not be watered, nor should rain be in the forecast for 48 hours after application. Crabgrass Control Crabgrass is a grassy weed that forms broad, flat clumps in thin areas of the lawn. It germinates from seed in spring and grows rapidly throughout the summer, rooting easily at stem joints. It produces seeds in summer through fall, even in a mowed lawn, and is killed by frost. All of these seeds then lay dormant, waiting for next spring to germinate. Two excellent ways of dealing with crabgrass are a granular Pre-Emergence and a liquid Crabgrass spray. Pre-Emergence is the first part of a 4 – step lawn program. It prevents crabgrass from growing in the first place, and is generally applied in early spring, right about the time forsythia are in full bloom. Liquid spray can be applied after crabgrass has appeared. See 4 – Step Lawn Care Program
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