Posted: 2/27/2017 11:42:13 AM EDT
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This season is so screwed up and it's the first spring I'm going to put down pre-emergent. I'm worried I'm too late now.
Trees are blooming. Some crab grass is already green. Some flowers are already bloomed. The few patches of Dhallisgrass we have are green (but I nuked them with round up last week). Bermuda is still dormant. But 2 days ago we dropped into the mid 20s for two nights. Hopefully that stunted it. Any advice on when I should spread the pre-emergent? I'm mostly trying to battle weeds and crabgrass. |
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My lawn looks like hell. Back in September, it looked awesome but now, I've got more weeds than grass. Between the constant wet conditions and random warm weather, my poor lawn hasn't had a chance.
I tried a weed killer during one of the warm spells but it didn't do much of anything. Sprayed it on a 65 degree day and two days later it was back in the 30's. I guess I'm goiny to try again once I can count on a week or so of decent weather. |
Depending on where you are you are either too late, too early or right on time.
In our area we are already applying, but if you miss the "window", still apply and then follow up with a solid post emergent plan. You will get the ones that you missed with the pre product and then have extended control over any late germinating seeds. Realistically and depending on your goals and existing issues, pre-emergent is never a bad idea. I have had to use the pre-post combo at odd times of the year to clean up properties that let themselves go. |
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What do I need to put down if dandelion, clover and other weeds are already starting to grow like crazy on my yard? I haven't taken the best care of it in years past, and was planning on putting down some preemergent this year but I think I've missed the window here, as the weeds are already green and growing fast.
I thought about spraying the whole yard with 2-4d, but really don't have a clue what I'm doing. |
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What do I need to put down if dandelion, clover and other weeds are already starting to grow like crazy on my yard? I haven't taken the best care of it in years past, and was planning on putting down some preemergent this year but I think I've missed the window here, as the weeds are already green and growing fast. I thought about spraying the whole yard with 2-4d, but really don't have a clue what I'm doing. 2-4,D will get rid of most of that. Just follow the instructions when you spray it on. Wouldn't hurt to go ahead and do a pre-emergent too |