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06-05-2004, 08:03 PM
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How to get rid of dandelions
"Brigitte J." wrote in message ... "Vox Humana" wrote in message news  Hound wrote in message ... I finally called a lawn service two weeks ago. My lawn full of dandelions was completely devoid of the yellow flowers and seed heads two days after they sprayed it, and a week later there was no sign of the weed at all. The lawn service aerated my lawn three days ago and after a good watering, the grass is greener and fuller than I have ever seen it. They will return in another two weeks to treat for crabgrass. Unless ALL your near-by neighbors con troll the dandelions and crabgrass in their yards, your chances of controlling them in your lawn by just pulling them, especially in a larger yard, are next to nil. You can use less toxic pre-emergent herbicides to prevent weeds from starting. Along with good cultural practices that promote a dense, healthy turf, this should keep your nighbors' weeds from getting established in your yard, all but eliminating the need to use post-emergents or physical removal. Hi Vox, Can you recommend one? Most of the "step one" turf builders have a pre-emergent herbicide. Look for labels that say they "prevent" weeds. I believe that Scott's turf builder with Halts is a pre-emergent. It inhibits seeds from germinating (like Preen). It won't kill existing weeds, so you will have to deal with the ones that are already there. After that, you can prevent 99% of them with the pre-emergent treatment and spot treat the couple that pop up here and there. |
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