Is there a specific time of day/ wetness of grass to apply weed and feed or
can it be done anytime ..And what sems to be a good brand wich kills most
broad leaf weeds .thanks..Steve

"DRVNGUY" wrote:
Is there a specific time of day/ wetness of grass to apply weed and feed
or can it be done anytime ..And what sems to be a good brand wich kills
most broad leaf weeds .thanks..Steve

Hi Steve, (cool name)

You need to put weed -n- feed powder down early in the morning when there's
a good dew on. I mean wipe it with your hand first and make sure it's wet.

Also be sure there is -no- rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours after
your treatment.

Brands are a relative question and Scotts plus two is a good homeowner
product. It ain't the cheapest one tho..

DRVNGUY wrote:

Is there a specific time of day/ wetness of grass to apply weed and feed or
can it be done anytime ..And what sems to be a good brand wich kills most
broad leaf weeds .thanks..Steve


I use a cannister garden sprayer for applying liquid broadleaf weed
killer. Just avoid doing it before a rain. It's quite a bit less
expensive than powders, little is wasted and there isn't a runoff problem.

"I use a cannister garden sprayer for applying liquid broadleaf weed
killer. Just avoid doing it before a rain. It's quite a bit less
expensive than powders, little is wasted and there isn't a runoff
problem. "

I agree. It's less stressfull to the grass, far less harmful to the
environment and more effective on the weeds. IMO, the only time weed n
feed is a good option is when the lawn is really full of broadleaf
weeds due to previous lack of control.

wrote:
"I use a cannister garden sprayer for applying liquid broadleaf weed
killer. Just avoid doing it before a rain. It's quite a bit less
expensive than powders, little is wasted and there isn't a runoff
problem. "

I agree. It's less stressfull to the grass, far less harmful to the
environment and more effective on the weeds. IMO, the only time weed n
feed is a good option is when the lawn is really full of broadleaf
weeds due to previous lack of control.

He didn't ask for the tree hugger suggestion. Of course it's hard to tell
from this post after you'z snipped the OP.

He asked for advice on which weather was best for using weed -n- feed, you
know that stuff they drop off by the tractor trailer load at home depot?

If someone asks for the most environmentally friendly approach, your advice
would apply better than mine.

"He didn't ask for the tree hugger suggestion. Of course it's hard to
tell
from this post after you'z snipped the OP.

He asked for advice on which weather was best for using weed -n- feed,
you
know that stuff they drop off by the tractor trailer load at home
depot?

If someone asks for the most environmentally friendly approach, your
advice
would apply better than mine. "


I don't think it's a question of whose advice applies best. There are
a lot of people that think weed n feed products are the best and/or
only solution to weed control. And they routinely apply it to lawns
with only a few weeds. I was only trying to offer not only a more
effective, but also a more environmentally friendly alternative. I
think we all have an obligation to use as little herbicides as
possible, not toss it around needlessly. If that makes me a "tree
hugger", so be it.

Steveo wrote:
He didn't ask for the tree hugger suggestion. Of course it's hard to tell
from this post after you'z snipped the OP.

He asked for advice on which weather was best for using weed -n- feed, you
know that stuff they drop off by the tractor trailer load at home depot?

If someone asks for the most environmentally friendly approach, your
advice
would apply better than mine.

If someone asks what the least painful way to commit suicide is, it's
irresponsible to simply tell them which method you think is best without at
least a cursory check to see why they think suicide is the right solution.
Suggesting that there are less drastic options that may be more suitable may
be all it takes to save the life of someone who didn't realize they had no
options.

Or if you want a less dramatic analogy, if someone asks what's the best way
to scale a building to was the outside of a window that can't be reached by
a ladder, it only makes sense to make sure that the person understands that
some windows can flip around so you can clean the outside from the inside
before they start repelling down the side of the building.

Or if a couple with no kids asks the real estate agent to find them a 3
"bedroom" house, it would be dumb not to ask if a 2 "bedroom" house with a
"den" might meet their needs as well -- or perhaps better. Suggesting a 2
bedroom house with a den as an alternative to a 3 bedroom house is not
inappropriate.

Many people think that weed and feed is their only option in lawn care. It's
usually the only lawn care solution advertised on TV. There are pallets of
the stuff down at Home Depot. Some grocery stores even carry it at this time
of the year. Given that it's seldom the best solution, and the overall risks
of making it a regular part of their lawn care, it is irresponsible not to
at least mention that weed and feed is not the only way.

The question someone asks may not be the question they really need answered.
They may not know that they've gotten a step ahead of themselves. Or they're
asking the more advanced question because they feel foolish asking the more
elementary question. Or they think the more elementary question is too
general to get a specific answer.

If you're going to simply answer the literal question someone asks without
any regard for the context of the question, you're not doing anyone any
favors. And calling someone who questions the context of the original
question a derogatory name is even less helpful.

--
Warren H.

==========
Disclaimer: My views reflect those of myself, and not my
employer, my friends, nor (as she often tells me) my wife.
Any resemblance to the views of anybody living or dead is
coincidental. No animals were hurt in the writing of this
response -- unless you count my dog who desperately wants
to go outside now.
Care for your landscape with Black and Decker cordless tools
http://www.holzemville.com/mall/blac...ker/index.html

HUH?



Warren wrote:
Steveo wrote:

He didn't ask for the tree hugger suggestion. Of course it's hard to tell
from this post after you'z snipped the OP.

He asked for advice on which weather was best for using weed -n- feed, you
know that stuff they drop off by the tractor trailer load at home depot?

If someone asks for the most environmentally friendly approach, your
advice
would apply better than mine.


If someone asks what the least painful way to commit suicide is, it's
irresponsible to simply tell them which method you think is best without at
least a cursory check to see why they think suicide is the right solution.
Suggesting that there are less drastic options that may be more suitable may
be all it takes to save the life of someone who didn't realize they had no
options.

Or if you want a less dramatic analogy, if someone asks what's the best way
to scale a building to was the outside of a window that can't be reached by
a ladder, it only makes sense to make sure that the person understands that
some windows can flip around so you can clean the outside from the inside
before they start repelling down the side of the building.

Or if a couple with no kids asks the real estate agent to find them a 3
"bedroom" house, it would be dumb not to ask if a 2 "bedroom" house with a
"den" might meet their needs as well -- or perhaps better. Suggesting a 2
bedroom house with a den as an alternative to a 3 bedroom house is not
inappropriate.

Many people think that weed and feed is their only option in lawn care. It's
usually the only lawn care solution advertised on TV. There are pallets of
the stuff down at Home Depot. Some grocery stores even carry it at this time
of the year. Given that it's seldom the best solution, and the overall risks
of making it a regular part of their lawn care, it is irresponsible not to
at least mention that weed and feed is not the only way.

The question someone asks may not be the question they really need answered.
They may not know that they've gotten a step ahead of themselves. Or they're
asking the more advanced question because they feel foolish asking the more
elementary question. Or they think the more elementary question is too
general to get a specific answer.

If you're going to simply answer the literal question someone asks without
any regard for the context of the question, you're not doing anyone any
favors. And calling someone who questions the context of the original
question a derogatory name is even less helpful.

"Warren" wrote:
If you're going to simply answer the literal question someone asks
without any regard for the context of the question, you're not doing
anyone any favors.

STFU and learn something for a change, Warren. Sheesh you're a crybaby.

"STFU and learn something for a change, Warren. Sheesh you're a
crybaby."


What exactly is your problem? You object to the fact that others here
like Warren and I wanted to add some additional advice, that weed n
feed isn't necessarily the best solution for weed control? Do you
think it's a good idea to just apply it regularly to an entire 10,000
sq ft lawn that has 20 weeds that could be spot treated? Or do you
think the OP, who obviously couldn't read the label directions as to
how to apply weed n feed already knows all the appropriate method of
weed control and what's appropriate? And even if he does, others read
the thread too, don't they?

Maybe you should explain what so troubles you, rather than resort to
name calling and vulgarity.

wrote:
"STFU and learn something for a change, Warren. Sheesh you're a
crybaby."

What exactly is your problem?

Leg humpers like you and warren. The only thing he does here is hump
my leg...no advice...nada.

He did say granular weed and feed is "evil" in another post tho.

You object to the fact that others here
like Warren and I wanted to add some additional advice, that weed n
feed isn't necessarily the best solution for weed control?

Read the OP's question again. I answered it, and it alone. Perhaps
I should advise him on helmithasporium too, or post emergent
crabgrass control, or proper timing for grub prevention.

Anything else?

Do you
think it's a good idea to just apply it regularly to an entire 10,000
sq ft lawn that has 20 weeds that could be spot treated?

Did he ask how to spot treat 20 weeds, dumbass?

Or do you
think the OP, who obviously couldn't read the label directions as to
how to apply weed n feed already knows all the appropriate method of
weed control and what's appropriate? And even if he does, others read
the thread too, don't they?

Everone isn't as stupid as you and warren, there was nothing wrong
with his question.

Maybe you should explain what so troubles you, rather than resort to
name calling and vulgarity.

What troubles me are assholes that don't know shit, running their pie
holes.

Have a nice day.

"What troubles me are assholes that don't know shit, running their pie
holes. "

In case you didn't notice you don't own this group. Others are free
to offer opinions too. What really gets me is no one was disrespectful
to you in any way or even said anything negative about your post. All
we did was offer additional info. And for no reason you resort to name
calling and vulgarity with both myself and Warren.

You've just shown everyone in the group what you really are and how
mean, ugly, and nasty you can get for no reason. I sure hope you don't
have children. If you do, I suggest you get some professional help.
From now on I'll make sure to disregard your advice, cause when it
comes from someone like you, it's less than worthless.

wrote:
From now on I'll make sure to disregard your advice, cause when it
comes from someone like you, it's less than worthless.

Borrow a tissue from warren, crybaby.

"DRVNGUY" wrote in message
...
Is there a specific time of day/ wetness of grass to apply weed and feed
or can it be done anytime ..And what sems to be a good brand wich kills
most broad leaf weeds .thanks..Steve

This,believe it or not, started the nastiest weed and feed thread ever in
the history of usenet...LOL

LOLOLOL thanks for all the help and extra opinions guys ..I think i have my
answers now
"Heidi the Horrible" wrote in message
...

"DRVNGUY" wrote in message
...
Is there a specific time of day/ wetness of grass to apply weed and feed
or can it be done anytime ..And what sems to be a good brand wich kills
most broad leaf weeds .thanks..Steve

This,believe it or not, started the nastiest weed and feed thread ever in
the history of usenet...LOL