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I will be using RoundUp (or a similar product) to kill out the old lawn,
then re-seed over the top. The job is about 6,000 sq. ft. Will do it in
four sections.

I have shrubs, flowers, garden and trees that will need protecting.

1) Ortho makes a RoundUp, 2gal tank sprayer, that comes with three
nozzles--1) a nozzle that is supposed to make a FOAMING spray that does
small areas and lets you see where the spray is laid down, 2) a regular
cone
nozzle and 3) a fan nozzle for large areas. (cost $21)

2) They and others, make a cheapy, 1 gal. all plastic tank sprayer with
one
nozzle that can be adjusted to regular or to a fan spray.for large areas.
I
don't know how good the fan spray would be. (cost $10)

3) Ortho make a "dial-n-spray" that attaches to the garden hose and is
convenient to use. I don't know if it would be very controllable in its
spray pattern. But, it will cover large areas quickly. And besides no
pumping, it sucks the concentrate from a container. After each use, the
unused concentrate can be returned to the bottle--saving lots of $$.
(cost
$11)

Using the fan nozzle with any of these, will not allow me to see where
I've
laid down the spray. If I use either the fan nozzle or the
"dial-n-spray,"
I assume I will loose the control that the foam nozzle is supposed to give
(haven't tried it) but gain speed, ease of coverage of and in the case of
the latter, convenience and product saving. I don't want to kill my
shrubs
or flowers, but neither do I want to take all day to spray nor incorrectly
use the product by over-spray or under-spray. If I don't use the "foam"
nozzle, I've thought about adding some food-coloring to the spray mixture
or
concentrate, so I can better tell where I've sprayed. Ortho said that
wouldn't hurt the RoundUp.

Three Questions:

1) Should I use the 2gal. sprayer with the "foaming nozzle" so I can more
safely do the close work around the shrubs and, tress and see where I've
laid down the spray? Then switch to the fan nozzle for open yard work,
but
won't be able to see where I've sprayed? (has higher tank cost)

2) Should I use a cheapy, 1gal sprayer with the nozzle on "fan?" I won't
be
able to see where I've sprayed. (has cost savings over the 2 gal. tank)

3) Should I use the "dial-n-spray?" It gets the job done quickly, is
convenient, can save the unused concentrate, but I loose control over the
spray pattern? (has cost saving over the 2 gal. tank)

All opinions will be greatly appreciated. I would especially like to hear
from anyone who has experience with both the tank and "dial-n-spray" for
the
garden hose.

Thank you,
Bob Tate



Use a handheld sprayer w/ whatever nozzle you are comfortable with, but make
sure that it doesn't drift. Do not use a hose-end sprayer w/ roundup.

Be VERY careful around your shrubs. I would suggest picking up some sheets
of plastic and protecting them prior to spraying.

I would also suggest spraying a second time 2 weeks after the first
application.

Watch out for your boots. Remember that you will have the Roundup on them
when done. If you then step onto a desireable section of turf you will leave
footprints behind.

The food colouring is a good idea. I've used 'red' in the past with good
result.

Good luck.

Adele