I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda. Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

In article , "Noman"
wrote:

I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda. Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.



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It is kind of like the war on terrorism. There is not a quick and easy
organic solution. The good news is most of those will be gone when it gets
hot. Now is the time to keep them cut back so they don't go to seed and
foster next years crop. If the Bermuda has not started to green up yet you
can attack them with Vinegar, Orange oil and Molasses. One gallon of 10 %
acidity vinegar, 2 ounces of Orange oil, and 2 ounces of Molasses. You can
get the vinegar at HEB. Most recipes call for a 20% vinegar which is
usually sold at organic garden shops but it is much more expensive. If you
go to Dirtdoctor.com I (Howard Garrets web site) I think you will find that
he says the 10% works just as well as the 20% for the weed killer and is a
lot less costly. Anyway if the Bermuda is not up and green then you can use
this mixture to take out the un-desirable growth. You can use this on
Bermuda and other perennial grasses when they are green but the green part
will be killed along with the annual weeds. Thing is the perennial grasses
will eventually come back where as the annual green thing (weed) will not.
Use Corn Gluten Meal 3 - 4 times a year as a pre emergent, timing is
everything here as if you are late in your timing, it is a great fertilizer
so you give the "weeds" a boost. Like I said there is not a quick and easy
solution unless you want to resort to the mechanical method. Pull them out.


"Noman" wrote in message
...
I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda.
Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use
Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

It is kind of like the war on terrorism. There is not a quick and easy
organic solution. The good news is most of those will be gone when it gets
hot. Now is the time to keep them cut back so they don't go to seed and
foster next years crop. If the Bermuda has not started to green up yet you
can attack them with Vinegar, Orange oil and Molasses. One gallon of 10 %
acidity vinegar, 2 ounces of Orange oil, and 2 ounces of Molasses. You can
get the vinegar at HEB. Most recipes call for a 20% vinegar which is
usually sold at organic garden shops but it is much more expensive. If you
go to Dirtdoctor.com I (Howard Garrets web site) I think you will find that
he says the 10% works just as well as the 20% for the weed killer and is a
lot less costly. Anyway if the Bermuda is not up and green then you can use
this mixture to take out the un-desirable growth. You can use this on
Bermuda and other perennial grasses when they are green but the green part
will be killed along with the annual weeds. Thing is the perennial grasses
will eventually come back where as the annual green thing (weed) will not.
Use Corn Gluten Meal 3 - 4 times a year as a pre emergent, timing is
everything here as if you are late in your timing, it is a great fertilizer
so you give the "weeds" a boost. Like I said there is not a quick and easy
solution unless you want to resort to the mechanical method. Pull them out.


"Noman" wrote in message
...
I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda.
Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use
Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

It is kind of like the war on terrorism. There is not a quick and easy
organic solution. The good news is most of those will be gone when it gets
hot. Now is the time to keep them cut back so they don't go to seed and
foster next years crop. If the Bermuda has not started to green up yet you
can attack them with Vinegar, Orange oil and Molasses. One gallon of 10 %
acidity vinegar, 2 ounces of Orange oil, and 2 ounces of Molasses. You can
get the vinegar at HEB. Most recipes call for a 20% vinegar which is
usually sold at organic garden shops but it is much more expensive. If you
go to Dirtdoctor.com I (Howard Garrets web site) I think you will find that
he says the 10% works just as well as the 20% for the weed killer and is a
lot less costly. Anyway if the Bermuda is not up and green then you can use
this mixture to take out the un-desirable growth. You can use this on
Bermuda and other perennial grasses when they are green but the green part
will be killed along with the annual weeds. Thing is the perennial grasses
will eventually come back where as the annual green thing (weed) will not.
Use Corn Gluten Meal 3 - 4 times a year as a pre emergent, timing is
everything here as if you are late in your timing, it is a great fertilizer
so you give the "weeds" a boost. Like I said there is not a quick and easy
solution unless you want to resort to the mechanical method. Pull them out.


"Noman" wrote in message
...
I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda.
Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use
Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

It is kind of like the war on terrorism. There is not a quick and easy
organic solution. The good news is most of those will be gone when it gets
hot. Now is the time to keep them cut back so they don't go to seed and
foster next years crop. If the Bermuda has not started to green up yet you
can attack them with Vinegar, Orange oil and Molasses. One gallon of 10 %
acidity vinegar, 2 ounces of Orange oil, and 2 ounces of Molasses. You can
get the vinegar at HEB. Most recipes call for a 20% vinegar which is
usually sold at organic garden shops but it is much more expensive. If you
go to Dirtdoctor.com I (Howard Garrets web site) I think you will find that
he says the 10% works just as well as the 20% for the weed killer and is a
lot less costly. Anyway if the Bermuda is not up and green then you can use
this mixture to take out the un-desirable growth. You can use this on
Bermuda and other perennial grasses when they are green but the green part
will be killed along with the annual weeds. Thing is the perennial grasses
will eventually come back where as the annual green thing (weed) will not.
Use Corn Gluten Meal 3 - 4 times a year as a pre emergent, timing is
everything here as if you are late in your timing, it is a great fertilizer
so you give the "weeds" a boost. Like I said there is not a quick and easy
solution unless you want to resort to the mechanical method. Pull them out.


"Noman" wrote in message
...
I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda.
Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use
Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

"A real low impact, enivronmental, organic way".

I bought a propane torch (3 foot long flame thrower) that works real
good on weeds. After getting used to it, you wilt the weeds (which die
in 1-2 days) and don't burn the grass. People do a double take when I'm
doing a corner house with weeds.

Gets cracks real good, too.

30 #'s of propane runs me $13.

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Can anyone recommend a tool for weed removal? Preferably one that can be
used while standing. I've seen ads for "weed-poppers" and such. Do any of
these work?

I currently use a standard shovel and knock the dirt from the roots.

Ron





On 3/13/04 4:31 PM, in article , "Noman"
wrote:

I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda. Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

Can anyone recommend a tool for weed removal? Preferably one that can be
used while standing. I've seen ads for "weed-poppers" and such. Do any of
these work?

I currently use a standard shovel and knock the dirt from the roots.

Ron





On 3/13/04 4:31 PM, in article , "Noman"
wrote:

I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda. Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

"Portrait" by Green Light is a good pre-emergent.


"Noman" wrote in message
...
I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda.
Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use
Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

"Portrait" by Green Light is a good pre-emergent.


"Noman" wrote in message
...
I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda.
Unfortunately
the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there an
organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned about the
dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to use
Weed
and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not that
much time left in the universe:-)

I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and that
helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large field
and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.

Ron Ellis wrote:
Can anyone recommend a tool for weed removal? Preferably one that can be
used while standing. I've seen ads for "weed-poppers" and such. Do any of
these work?

John Droomgole was demonstrating a weed-popper on CTG yesterday. It
looked like fun! You could drive out to the Natural Gardener and ask for
a demo, I'm sure they'll obligue.

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Ron Ellis wrote:
Can anyone recommend a tool for weed removal? Preferably one that can be
used while standing. I've seen ads for "weed-poppers" and such. Do any of
these work?

John Droomgole was demonstrating a weed-popper on CTG yesterday. It
looked like fun! You could drive out to the Natural Gardener and ask for
a demo, I'm sure they'll obligue.

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"Noman" wrote in message
...
| I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda.
Unfortunately
| the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there
an
| organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned
about the
| dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to
use Weed
| and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not
that
| much time left in the universe:-)
|
| I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and
that
| helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large
field
| and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.
|
|

You'd be surprised at how quickly you can work using one of those hand
weeders with the notch cut in them. They're good and fast with
dandelions. A lot of other stuff just goes away when it gets hot.

"Noman" wrote in message
...
| I have a huge back year most of which is planted with bermuda.
Unfortunately
| the dollar weed, broadleafs, and dandelions have moved in. Is there
an
| organic option to killing these weeds? I am especially concerned
about the
| dandelions which practically took over last year. I don't want to
use Weed
| and Feed. Please do not recommend pulling them by hand, there's not
that
| much time left in the universe:-)
|
| I did find an organic pre-emerge which I used around Christmas and
that
| helped eliminate many weeds. However my home is adjacent to a large
field
| and I think weed seeds just blow in over the fence.
|
|

You'd be surprised at how quickly you can work using one of those hand
weeders with the notch cut in them. They're good and fast with
dandelions. A lot of other stuff just goes away when it gets hot.