Folks, let's try and LISTEN to what the man is asking for. You are setting him up for a real mess suggesting the product Ortho Ground Clear including a lawsuit from his neighbors.
From Ortho's site concerning Ortho Ground Clear the product that you guy's are suggesting Jack19 uses on his front lawn..........
Tips on where NOT to use Ortho Ground Clear"Don't create new problems while solving your own! This is a soil sterilant for up to 1 year, so nothing grows where you apply it. Watch out for your neighbor's plants as well as yours when using Ground Clear. If you apply along your side of the fence and your neighbor has trees or shrubs growing just on the other side, you may injure or kill them. Coordination before application is the best approach. This product may move some distance in the soil, so assess your landscape before using Ground Clear on a slope. If there are desirable plants in the area, consider using a post emergent herbicide like RoundUp instead. In that case, a less "permanent" solution could save you money in the long run!
Active ingredients:
Glyphosate 5.0%
Imazapyr 0.08%
Other ingredients: 94.92% "
Ortho Ground Clear has the exact same main ingredient as Roundup (Glyphosate) PLUS the ingredient Imazapyr which is a soil sterilant. Nothing will grow for up to one year after you treat with this product.
ImazapyrResidual Soil Activity: Imazapyr can remain active in the soil for 6 months to 2 years.
GlyphosateResidual Soil Activity: Glyphosate is not generally active in the soil. It is not usually absorbed from the soil by plants.
Jack19, if I can help you in any other way please feel free to IM or e-mail me. I am a professional landscaper.