[Harts]

+1.

I use 1/2 tsp of Tenacity in 1 gallon. I also add triclopyr and surfactant to the mix.

Sorry, it's the Killex you want.

 

[Devil]

That's such a small area that calculating and applying the amount becomes a bit absurd.

I'd put 1/2 teaspoon of tenacity into the spray jug you're using (assuming it's a gallon jug), fill completely with water, and apply just until everything has been misted.

You can always do a second and third app, but you avoid turning your lawn white.

That's a good idea @Sinclair and the most proper calculation! Thanks!

I have two Weed B Gon's. One is the regular sprayer (709ml in pic below), and the other is the one with a battery wand (5L). I don't remember what's in the 5L jug, so I'll dump it out and do what you suggested with 1 gallon equivalent.

Then either spray from that, or just transfer some into the smaller sprayer and go misting in these weed spots.

 

[Harts]

@Devil maybe I misread your last post, but I wouldn't mix the Weed B Gon with the Tenacity - not because it doesn't mix well but because the stuff you bought is already diluted and ready to spray. Diluting with water would further dilute the active ingredients. If you had the concentrate, you could mix that with the tenacity.

I would spray the Tenacity on it's own and go around with the Weed B Gon after.

And if I remember correctly, you have nosey neighbours. Be careful!

 

[Sinclair]

@Devil maybe I misread your last post, but I wouldn't mix the Weed B Gon with the Tenacity - not because it doesn't mix well but because the stuff you bought is already diluted and ready to spray. Diluting with water would further dilute the active ingredients. If you had the concentrate, you could mix that with the tenacity.

I would spray the Tenacity on it's own and go around with the Weed B Gon after.

And if I remember correctly, you have nosey neighbours. Be careful!

He's just using the bottle as a decoy. :lol:

 

[Devil]

Decoy it was!

So, like you said @Sinclair, I did the half tbsp and went to it. Man, spraying by hand from that Weed B Gon bottle you see is hard! Especially when the lawn has weird weed growing. Had to spray most of the lawn with it.

About 8 hours later, starting at 5am this morning it began to rain.

And @SNOWBOB11, @Harts @MMoore et al... here's the N

Tuesday Jun 11, mowed to 3".
Dropped N.
Watered half inch to activate.
Wednesday Jun 12, sprayed Tenacity
Thursday Jun 13, rain!

Apparently it's going to rain till Sunday.
You know what sucks though, both my neighbours left and right have no weeds in their lawns. But also that they've been maintaining their lawns for over 15 years!

 

[MMoore]

you will get there.

my hell strip is lit right up right now. its a spot I don't think I will ever be able to be satisfied with.... its part of trying to manage a living system....

im learning just like you. my neighbor on one side was meticulous with how they maintained their yard but they moved out and the new owners aren't doing anything (they only just pulled the cover off their pool last week ) but I was envious last year before they moved out. it takes time to get it under control.

 

[Devil]

you will get there.

my hell strip is lit right up right now. its a spot I don't think I will ever be able to be satisfied with.... its part of trying to manage a living system....

im learning just like you. my neighbor on one side was meticulous with how they maintained their yard but they moved out and the new owners aren't doing anything (they only just pulled the cover off their pool last week ) but I was envious last year before they moved out. it takes time to get it under control.

Ha! Learning you say @MMoore?! I've been watching your journal dude. You guys are all PhD level in Lawnology!

 

[Devil]

Maaaaannnn... here's the heartbreaker! I'm definitely a few shades yellow. Can't wait to see what the Urea does!

 

[Sinclair]

im learning just like you. my neighbor on one side was meticulous with how they maintained their yard but they moved out and the new owners aren't doing anything (they only just pulled the cover off their pool last week )

Hey now, I just uncovered my pool on Friday...it's been too cold! :sad:

 

[MMoore]

im learning just like you. my neighbor on one side was meticulous with how they maintained their yard but they moved out and the new owners aren't doing anything (they only just pulled the cover off their pool last week )

Hey now, I just uncovered my pool on Friday...it's been too cold! :sad:

I opened mine 2 months ago. been running the heater since may 24 long weekend. I hate looking at the cover.

Their pool is as green as my lawn. its gross.

 

[Sinclair]

Just have to vacuum out the last of the junk, wash the deck, and turn on the heat

Pictures 5 days apart.

 

[Devil]

Love the privacy in your backyard @Sinclair!

In other news, @MMoore, it's been about 6 days since the urea drop, and I don't see much of a difference. However, there's a lesser tinge of yellow now..

 

[MMoore]

refresh my memory, how much urea did you drop @Devil?

 

[Harts]

@Devil how many apps of Urea have you done? It took two apps of 0.5lb N on my hell strip before I noticed a difference in colour.

 

[Devil]

refresh my memory, how much urea did you drop @Devil?

1/4 lb Urea (about 120 grams) for the 255sqft front @MMoore

@Devil how many apps of Urea have you done? It took two apps of 0.5lb N on my hell strip before I noticed a difference in colour.

Interesting @Harts. I dropped just one so far, on the 11th of June, about a week ago. I'll mow again today and drop another batch if you think two apps might help.

And then follow it up with Tenacity tomorrow for the damn weeds (that are now showing a slight shade of brown thankfully!)

 

[Devil]

Oh and used Scotts broadcast spreader at 4 for the urea

 

[Devil]

Put down urea yesterday and watered it in. Right on time for rainfall which we have today.

I guess I'm gonna have to put tenacity tomorrow.

 

[W8INLINE]

Take daily pics now that you put the urea down, curious to see how it works day by day.

 

[Devil]

Good idea @W8INLINE!
FYI, mine is on the left..

Jun 21


Jun 24


It may be the sun on Jun 21 that made a difference? I honestly can't tell the difference when I directly look at it. And sun placement matters too I guess.

What do ya'll think?

@Harts, think I need a third app? I want to get this over with so I can do some Tenacity again..

 

[Harts]

Where do you live again?