This month
September, October, April, May
Spot-treat broadleaf weeds
Spring treatments nick the leaves. Fall treatments hitch a ride to the taproot. Spot spray on a 60–80°F day with no rain in the forecast. Keep off flowers and vegetables.
Steps
- Identify the weed. Grass-like weeds need a different product than dandelion.
- Spot spray, don't blanket, unless the lawn is more weed than grass.
- Wait until newly seeded lawns have been mowed three times.
Tips
- A thick, well-fed lawn in September does more than any herbicide.
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