@Harts Weed Be Gon is different between the US and Canada. In the USA it's sold by Ortho and is likely the same as Killex in Canada. You did not specify which formulation you used.
Scotts has a "Weed Be Gon" product and it is a chelated iron solution. I hear it is supposed to work, but it is more limited in the number of weeds it works on, and requires more safety gear to be worn by the applicator than Killex, not to mention multiple applications to get the job done.

I do have plenty of established dandelions, but I also have several other invasive plants such as Daisy and Yarrow, and I have no idea if chelated iron will be effective on them. I do plan to try it out, even though the cost is much higher than the old Killex formula. I only have about 3000 sq feet of lawn and at the local Canadian Tire it would cost $80+ taxes for enough Scotts Ecosense Weed Be Gon concentrate (2 x 1 liter bottles) to blanket spray my lawn ONCE. The lawn care companies here are using Fiesta with less than stellar results, from what I understand.

Oh well....

Regards

Christian

 

I learned something today. Reading about chelated iron in weed b gon made me do a Google search since it was the first time reading about it. Here is a link to some pro and cons about it (not that you have much choice about it). They highlight the need for multiple applications.

https://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_docs/programs/ipmnet/Iron%2520Herbicide%2520Info-UMD-IPMnet.pdf

 

I used the Eco sense WBG from Canadian Tire. But keep in mind that Ontario has different restrictions. There are herbicides available to other provinces that I can't get here. Unfortunately, Scott's doesn't list the active ingredients on their labels and their website isn't much help.

I did order a bottle of killex online that I'll receive this week,which will give me 2, 4D - something I can't get here.

Unfortunately, regardless of what you use, it's going to take multiple applications to get your weed issue under control. But once you do, it wont be nearly as expensive or time consuming going forward.

 

I used the Eco sense WBG from Canadian Tire.

It is fairly effective against dandelions, and that's about it, other weeds, it just sort of slows them down a bit, even with multiple apps.

 

Hey All!

Brand new to lawn care as of "too late for weed control" spring time this year

Im up in Ottawa too

Found this https://acti-sol.ca/en/engrais/lawn-fertilizer-step-12-spring-summer-7-3-2/ at a local garden centre, along with the company's other products

And stumbled upon this company http://www.sustane.com/products/turfgrass while looking at who supplies golf courses....http://www.oscturf.com/Home.htm

The Acti-Sol was priced almost identically $/kg as the HH stuff ($2.6/kg) and is 60% organic matter if thats worth anything

 

Welcome to TLF! ALways nice to see more Canadians.

It's never too late for weed control. I'm still spot spraying once every week or two depending on what's popping up. Check out lawnproducts.ca, they sell Killex (US Formula with 2,4-D and Dicamba) - Active ingredients that are banned in Ontario.

I've looked at the Acti-Sol products but never used them. I just placed an order with HH yesterday for their Naturall Fert 9-2-2 and am going to spoon feed every week. @Sinclair has used this product with a lot of success.

The two other links you supplied look intriguing. I wonder if they sell to the public????

Not sure how new you are to the world of lawn care on YouTube, but there are a couple of guys who are a must follow. Let me know and I'll send you the channels you should subscribe too.

Again, welcome!

 

I'm thinking about giving the Espoma Organic Lawn Food a try, instead of Milo. Anyone ever use it?

 

I'm going to try the HH organic fertilizer as well, just ordered it. Too bad that I just applied scott's last week for my spring application.

 

@bourne

 

Absolutely! Just spoon feed it. About 2lbs/K each week.

Have to thank @Sinclair for that

 

@Sinclair Love it lol

 

I think I'm a bit late to the party. The HH website states that their 9-2-2 is only available in store, and my store(s) don't have any in stock.

Hopefully they'll get some more stock soon. It does seem a bit pricey but looks like it could be a good Canadian alternative.

 

I think I'm a bit late to the party. The HH website states that their 9-2-2 is only available in store, and my store(s) don't have any in stock.

Hopefully they'll get some more stock soon. It does seem a bit pricey but looks like it could be a good Canadian alternative.

You have to ask for it at the order desk. They don't stock it.

Mine came in about 3 days.

 

Not sure how new you are to the world of lawn care on YouTube, but there are a couple of guys who are a must follow. Let me know and I'll send you the channels you should subscribe too.

Again, welcome!

I'm new to Lawn Care and I would be interested in your list of 'must follow' youtube channels please?

 

I too would be interested to see if there is something I'm missing out on.

I have been watching:

The Lawn Care Nut (Very entertaining and good information, I think)

The Grass Factor (Really in depth on chemicals, but perhaps a bit dry?)

Ryan Knorr Lawn Care

GCI Turf Services

 

I too would be interested to see if there is something I'm missing out on.

I have been watching:

The Lawn Care Nut (Very entertaining and good information, I think)

The Grass Factor (Really in depth on chemicals, but perhaps a bit dry?)

Ryan Knorr Lawn Care

GCI Turf Services

I'll add a couple to that

Grass Daddy - very relatable

Lawn Tips - Aussie golf greens keeper, runs a PRG lawn at home.

Connor Ward - insanely good low cut KBG

 

@bmelz, @Sinclair is right. Go into your store and give them the item number from the website and they will order it from their warehouse. I just ordered mine on Monday and the woman told me they had over 100 bags in stock. It should be coming in tomorrow.

One more YouTube channel - Jake the Lawn Car Kid. He used to be neighbours with Allyn Hane (LCN) before Alyn moved to Florida. He is in his teens, lives in the Midwest and runs his own lawn care business. He's pretty phenomenal for his age and learned everything from LCN.

 

One more YouTube channel - Jake the Lawn Car Kid. He used to be neighbours with Allyn Hane (LCN) before Alyn moved to Florida. He is in his teens, lives in the Midwest and runs his own lawn care business. He's pretty phenomenal for his age and learned everything from LCN.

Obviously, they're different people, but since they're such good friends, Jake is in a lot of ways similar with his video style and grass knowledge, so watching Jake is a lot like watching Allyn as far as terminology, overall style, camera angles, etc. They do many things in a similar way. I don't know how anyone could be watching one and onto the other.

 

One more YouTube channel - Jake the Lawn Car Kid. He used to be neighbours with Allyn Hane (LCN) before Alyn moved to Florida. He is in his teens, lives in the Midwest and runs his own lawn care business. He's pretty phenomenal for his age and learned everything from LCN.

Obviously, they're different people, but since they're such good friends, Jake is in a lot of ways similar with his video style and grass knowledge, so watching Jake is a lot like watching Allyn as far as terminology, overall style, camera angles, etc. They do many things in a similar way. I don't know how anyone could be watching one and onto the other.

I do like Jake and LCN but you are right. There are things Jake says that downright the same thing Allyn says in his video sometimes the week before, almost word for word. But I seriously admire Jake for what he is doing with a business and his passion even as a teenager in a generation where his peers are gulping down Tide Pods like candy.

 

I do like Jake and LCN but you are right. There are things Jake says that downright the same thing Allyn says in his video sometimes the week before, almost word for word. But I seriously admire Jake for what he is doing with a business and his passion even as a teenager in a generation where his peers are gulping down Tide Pods like candy.

I meant to say, not sure how anyone could watch one but not know about the other...they go together. I like that you can watch one and then watch the other and have some continuity. Too bad neither are members here...yet. But videos take a lot of time to plan, film, and edit, so I don't blame them. That's precisely why I'm not into shooting video at this time, even though it's something I enjoy a lot...just don't currently have time for it. Thankfully, some people manage to make time for it, though. @thegrassfactor makes a lot of videos, and still manages to post here, which is amazing. Not sure how he does it.

I enjoy a lot of Jake's and Allyn's camera angles, as well info.

@ryanknorr did some seriously involved editing, in which he made cutaway shots in time with his music in one of his latest videos...

 

Well said @Green. We have some great resources, and a lot of thanks to give to these guys for their hard work and effort.

This forum has provided me with just as much insight and knowledge. It's like we're put of a club that nobody else knows about!

 

@bmelz good to see you made it over here to the forum. :thumbup:

 

I do like Jake and LCN but you are right. There are things Jake says that downright the same thing Allyn says in his video sometimes the week before, almost word for word. But I seriously admire Jake for what he is doing with a business and his passion even as a teenager in a generation where his peers are gulping down Tide Pods like candy.

I meant to say, not sure how anyone could watch one but not know about the other...they go together. I like that you can watch one and then watch the other and have some continuity. Too bad neither are members here...yet. But videos take a lot of time to plan, film, and edit, so I don't blame them. That's precisely why I'm not into shooting video at this time, even though it's something I enjoy a lot...just don't currently have time for it. Thankfully, some people manage to make time for it, though. @thegrassfactor makes a lot of videos, and still manages to post here, which is amazing. Not sure how he does it.

I enjoy a lot of Jake's and Allyn's camera angles, as well info.

@ryanknorr did some seriously involved editing, in which he made cutaway shots in time with his music in one of his latest videos...

LCN did join here recently.

https://thelawnforum.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1719

 

LCN did join here recently.

https://thelawnforum.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1719

Cool! @LawnCareNut, we love ya!
Memorial Day...what a perfect day to join!

 

Hi, i am from Toronto.What is the name of this fertiler from home hardware??

 

You realize you are reviving a 7 year old thread? I doubt it's still available.