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Is there a granulated form of weed killer that I can use?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 2/13/24 at 12:23 pm
I have a large yard, much too large to go spraying the whole thing. Is there anything I can spread across the entire lawn to kill emerging weeds before the yard really starts growing? I need to get my lawn under control this year - it’s horrendous, full of weeds and mixed grass types. I would like to kill the weeds and ensure grass greens up real well and takes over bare spots after dirt work last summer (it never filled in due to the drought).
Posted on 2/13/24 at 2:33 pm to TDsngumbo
There are a lot of granular weed killers. They're just not as effective because you still have to water them into for the weeds to try and absorb them. That's best done when spraying directly on them with a water soluble solution.
I know the H&G Board has a lot of recommendations on water soluble mixes but I'm not too sure on anything granular. I used to use Scott's Bonus S and it was okay. If you really don't want to do it, maybe consider getting a landscaper to come out and do one big cleanse of your yard and be more proactive in the future.
I know the H&G Board has a lot of recommendations on water soluble mixes but I'm not too sure on anything granular. I used to use Scott's Bonus S and it was okay. If you really don't want to do it, maybe consider getting a landscaper to come out and do one big cleanse of your yard and be more proactive in the future.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 3:47 pm to TDsngumbo
Sure - there is a granular Trimec herbicide (Fertilome Weed Out), granular Atrazine products, others. It’s going to be considerably more expensive per 1000 sq ft than spray versions. These will take care numerous broadleaf lawn weeds, but you’ll still likely need to spray herbicides that more effective on grassy weeds.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 3:52 pm to TDsngumbo
Why can’t you spray? If too big for a backpack sprayer, get a tow behind. If you have a large yard and care about keeping it nice, invest in the right equipment.
Yes, there’s high up front cost but the results speak for themselves.
ETA: I’m not trying to come off as a dick. Like someone above said, the money you’d save over the long run with liquid would pay for itself. Looks like Amazon has a 15 gal tow behind sprayer w/boom (7’ width) for $270.
That plus figure out your chemicals for the grass you want to keep and weeds you want to get rid of.
Yes, there’s high up front cost but the results speak for themselves.
ETA: I’m not trying to come off as a dick. Like someone above said, the money you’d save over the long run with liquid would pay for itself. Looks like Amazon has a 15 gal tow behind sprayer w/boom (7’ width) for $270.
That plus figure out your chemicals for the grass you want to keep and weeds you want to get rid of.
This post was edited on 2/13/24 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 2/13/24 at 7:12 pm to TDsngumbo
Landscaper turned me onto to trimec southern. It works great but it’s a liquid.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 8:52 pm to TDsngumbo
quote:
I have a large yard
Define large.
Also, what kind of weeds are you trying to keep out?
Posted on 2/14/24 at 6:20 am to TDsngumbo
Bonide has a granular product that works good. What about a hose end product? Assuming you can get a hose around in your yard. It is much easier than a pump up option
Posted on 2/14/24 at 10:59 am to Jaspermac
Ok to put down weed free zone by itself? Will this work without atrazine?
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