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Red Sorrel

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:03:45 +0000

Red sorrel is a persistent perennial weed that should be eradicated promptly because it spreads throughout the lawn area quickly. The controls that are most effective are made to young plants and plants that are growing new leaves.

Control: Sorrel is controlled using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer, but you will need to spray several times to get the newly sprouted plants, as the seeds are unaffected by the weed killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly.

As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

Please use caution when spraying your weeds. Weed killer is a poison, but if handled properly can be completely safe. If you have pets, do not allow them to come into contact with treated areas until the lawn is completely dry. If you have cats, be sure that the cats do not eat grass that has been sprayed.

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Wild Violets

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:02:49 +0000

These plants are the worst to try to pull because even the smallest root will propagate and make new plants. The good news is that they respond to the same weed killers as other broad leaved weeds.

Control: Violets are easily killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer, but you will need to spray several times to get the newly sprouted plants, as the underground stems are unaffected by the weed killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly.

As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

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Mouse Ear Chickweed

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:01:32 +0000

This weed has several variations, “mouse ear” and “common.” They are similar to all broad-leaved weeds in that they are controlled using broad-leaf weed killer.

Control: Chickweed is easily killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer, but you will need to spray several times to get the newly sprouted plants, as the seeds are unaffected by the weed killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly.

As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

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Ground Ivy

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:00:33 +0000

Ground ivy looks like giant mallow except that it has lobed leaves instead of serrated leaves. It has stubborn runners that are not easy to pull out. There are several types, but all are controllable when growing in turf.

Control: Ground ivy is killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer, but you will need to spray several times to get complete control.

These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly. As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

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Black Medic

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:58:59 +0000

This weed looks like clover but it isn’t related. It was used as a medicinal treatment in ancient times and was the base for tonics and potions. Its leaves are smaller than clover and bigger than oxalis. It sometimes has a purple or darker color and usually grows in the shade.

Control: Black medic is easily killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer, but you will need to spray several times to get the newly sprouted plants, as the seeds are unaffected by the weed killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly.

As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

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Oxalis

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:57:22 +0000

Don’t confuse this weed with clover – it’s MUCH smaller and has tiny yellow flowers. A relative of woodsorrel, oxalis is a woody herbaceous plant – unlike clover, which is a legume. Oxalis has a nasty habit: it has exploding seed heads! As each tiny yellow flower dies and dries up, a seed bud forms, and a powerful spring mechanism grows inside the bud. When the trap is sprung (usually by a passing lawn mower or a gust of wind), multiple seeds are thrown out up to 18″ away from the plant. The seeds germinate, and make new oxalis plants.

Control: Oxalis is easily killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer, but you will need to spray several times to get the newly sprouted plants, as the seeds are unaffected by the weed killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly. As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

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Spurge

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:56:07 +0000

Spurge is a perennial plant that leaks a milky fluid when broken. There are several types of spurge including spotted spurge, which has a redder stem and a purple spot on each leaf. Spurge creates seeds below the mower’s blades so getting control is important.

Control: Spurge is easily killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly.

As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

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Mallow (pennywort)

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:55:19 +0000

Mallow is a perennial plant that resembles ground ivy. It spreads from a central root and can be successfully pulled out if there are not too many plants. Usually, there are stands that resemble dichondra. The leaf edges look serrated.
Control: Mallow ivy is killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly.

As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days. You may need several applications for full control.

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White Clover

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:54:22 +0000

Clovers are broad-leaved weeds that are of the legume family. They produce their own nitrogen and are usually very green. Clover is a perennial plant that will grow anywhere but loves lawns due to the regular watering. Clover spreads in the lawn, producing burrs that contain seeds that can spread rapidly.

Control: Clovers are easily killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly.

Pulling clover out will not succeed because of the stems growing underground. As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

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Dandelion

Max Todd — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:51:28 +0000

Would you eat this weed? Many people do (dandelion greens) but they really don’t belong in a lawn! Dandelions are biennial plants that persist in turf for years. They are by far the easiest to control because they are susceptible to all broadleaf weed killers. A newer variation has a flower with a very short stem in order to avoid being mowed off.

Control: Dandelions are easily killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer. These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly.

Pulling dandelions out is a risky choice because the tap root may break off, growing as large as a carrot before sending up new growth. As with all broad leaf weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.

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