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Hello, I am having some weed issues that just starting appearing over the past few weeks. Location is Florida. Any help would be appreciated. Pics attached. Thanks!
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You definitely have some weeds! If you haven't applied a pre-emergent herbicide, I would definitely start thinking about that ASAP to get a head start on summer weeds that haven't germinated yet. You can also immediately address what you have with post-emergents. Others can chime in with specific product recommendations, but I think any decent broadleaf herbicide would be a good start.
You definitely have some weeds! If you haven't applied a pre-emergent herbicide, I would definitely start thinking about that ASAP to get a head start on summer weeds that haven't germinated yet. You can also immediately address what you have with post-emergents. Others can chime in with specific product recommendations, but I think any decent broadleaf herbicide would be a good start.
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Is that crabgrass or St. Augustine? I don't deal with SA so it's difficult for me to tell the difference. They look somewhat similar. It looks like a heavy infestation of Creeping Charlie. Your going to have a battle on your hands.
You must first identify what grass you have. This will tell you what herbicide options are available. If you do have SA you option are much more limited. I'll let a SA expert address those. SA doesn't survive this far north for me to have an personal experience with it.
You must first identify what grass you have. This will tell you what herbicide options are available. If you do have SA you option are much more limited. I'll let a SA expert address those. SA doesn't survive this far north for me to have an personal experience with it.
I'm no expert...is that first picture dollarweed? Or wild violets? I'll let other people give recommendations on how to get rid of them...I'm a novice, so I just like to try to guess at the weeds. Can't get better at it without trying!
And welcome to the forums!
And welcome to the forums!
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It is st Augustine
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1.) Cut grass short - rake out all the filth underneath
2.) Prodiamine pre-emergent (thats the chemical name - many brands). Water that in.
3.) Put down a post emergent (theres lots, but for a start, try the Scotts yellow bag) - early in the morning when everything is wet with dew, so it will stick better. Give it a week or two to take effect, but wait a couple days after applying to mow.
4.) Kill anything that pops back up with (in my opinion) a liquid. What I use is a generic 2,4D with Dicamba - safe for grass - mixed with some surfactant and blue dye (so you can see where you sprayed it).
5.) Every 2 weeks go back and re-spray anything that didn't die
Then after all that, you can spot treat for whatever weeds are left. The surfactant will really help with the dollarweed, as its slippery and the stuff doesn't like to stay on it. Also keep in mind that only grows where its extra damp, so you may have an underlying issue there.
Then keep up with the pre-emergent and insect control, etc.
2.) Prodiamine pre-emergent (thats the chemical name - many brands). Water that in.
3.) Put down a post emergent (theres lots, but for a start, try the Scotts yellow bag) - early in the morning when everything is wet with dew, so it will stick better. Give it a week or two to take effect, but wait a couple days after applying to mow.
4.) Kill anything that pops back up with (in my opinion) a liquid. What I use is a generic 2,4D with Dicamba - safe for grass - mixed with some surfactant and blue dye (so you can see where you sprayed it).
5.) Every 2 weeks go back and re-spray anything that didn't die
Then after all that, you can spot treat for whatever weeds are left. The surfactant will really help with the dollarweed, as its slippery and the stuff doesn't like to stay on it. Also keep in mind that only grows where its extra damp, so you may have an underlying issue there.
Then keep up with the pre-emergent and insect control, etc.
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What have you already tried?denniscandelora said:
Considering the size of your yard, I'd blanket spray whatever product you use.
I'd start with a basic three way herbicide (2,4-D, MCPP, and Dicamba). There are a whole lot of brands for this category. ortho weed-b-gon, trimec, lesco three way, etc.
A second line option would be the 2oz container of Manor/MSM Turf. When it comes to the application of this product, do not over apply; more is not better.
Another option would be Celsius but considering the size of your yard is 1,000 sqft, you may want to consider a split purchase with one or two other people since I bottle runs about $100.
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2,4D and Dicamba will do it. Hit it once a week for a month, and make sure you're using surfactant. In a pinch I sometimes use dish soapRockinar said:
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