More Weeds than grass, What to do?
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EugW wrote: ↑ Afterwards, the dandelions will either die off or else become seriously stunted. You can dig out the latter by hand, or apply the stuff again. After several applications you should have a relatively weed-free lawn, to the point where could actually manage the lawn without the stuff by digging them out by hand.
So if I apply the good stuff say in the next few weeks and by end of May my weeds are gone, what's the next step? I have no lawn to speak of (it's completely weeds right now) so would i just dump grass seed and apply a layer of top soil? do i need fertilizer? pixie dust?
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Just some advice for you guys for next spring, the best way to combat weeds popping up is to overseed your lawn every spring.
If you have racoons digging for grubs and leaving thin patches weeds will surely pop up in those spots a week or so later.
If you keep the roots of your grass thick and strong it will choke out the weeds from even starting off
If you have racoons digging for grubs and leaving thin patches weeds will surely pop up in those spots a week or so later.
If you keep the roots of your grass thick and strong it will choke out the weeds from even starting off
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Ziggy007 wrote: ↑Just some advice for you guys for next spring, the best way to combat weeds popping up is to overseed your lawn every spring.
If you have racoons digging for grubs and leaving thin patches weeds will surely pop up in those spots a week or so later.
If you keep the roots of your grass thick and strong it will choke out the weeds from even starting off
I agree with overseeding the bare spots in order to smother out any weeds, by why did you say wait until next year? I mean it's still spring right now. Also I wanted to add it's much more effective planting new grass in fall, it seems to grow faster and last longer with less competition from weeds, opposed to planting in spring when half the new grass won't have enough time to mature in order to survive the heat of summer. My problem is come August the lawn is infested with grubs. They always kill off a portion of the grass, and the skunks, raccoons and this thing I saw once in my backyard that looked similar to a beaver tear up my grass searching for these damn grubs.
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On my jug of weed-b-gone max, it says not to seed 3 weeks after applying.
Going to do some weed killing tomorrow
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Applied Weedbeatr today to the front and back grass. Was using 3 ounces per 2 gallon tank, and I needed to fill it twice, so total of 6 ounces for my entire lawn (medium size). I only really had 3 dandelions in my front lawn, none in the back yet. Others on the street have dozens or even hundreds.
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That'll help keep your lawn green, but it won't get rid of the dandelions. And you won't be able to use many weed killers like 2-4,d or even Fiesta without killing the clover too. Plus the dandelion stems have an easier time hiding in clover than they do in grass, so it's a little harder to pull them out. It's a good option once your lawn is (mostly) weed free, though.
I overseeded my back yard with white clover last spring. The lawn grew a little bit of clover last year, but this spring a lot more of it has come up. I think I had more dandelions this spring than last year, but I doubt it's related to the clover in any way. And I still have thistle, but it's not as active yet.
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Okay, so from what I've read in this thread everyone seems to have bought stronger weed killers from online sites.
Is there anything that can be had locally to take care of freakin dandelions?
Is there anything that can be had locally to take care of freakin dandelions?
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jaigandhi5 wrote: ↑Okay, so from what I've read in this thread everyone seems to have bought stronger weed killers from online sites.
Is there anything that can be had locally to take care of freakin dandelions?
Not in Ontario
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After spending so many /days hours my lawn looks much better. Just few are left.
I am still undecided but after reading this I intend to try this method.
Off-t, anybody can recommend good grass seed? I mean true and tested good brand? Thanks
I am still undecided but after reading this I intend to try this method.
Off-t, anybody can recommend good grass seed? I mean true and tested good brand? Thanks
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Prob hard to beat Scotts, but expensive.
That said, the company that we buy our topsoil from, also sells sod...and they sell the seeds that they use for their sod as well. I bought some a few years ago, seems as good as any, so might want to look into that. Call whomever sells those big yellow bags of dirt in your area and ask what they have.
That seems as likely to be tried and tested as youre ever going to get, ESP since the sod is what they install in your area, and not just something bagged and sent all across the country to retail.
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Yet another season with these bloody dandelions.
Is their any product that you can "legally" use in Canada that is somewhat effective? Essentially, if I don't want to order out of province, is there anything that I can use which is somewhat decent? What's the best product?
Pulling out weeds individually is just not practical. Thx.
Is their any product that you can "legally" use in Canada that is somewhat effective? Essentially, if I don't want to order out of province, is there anything that I can use which is somewhat decent? What's the best product?
Pulling out weeds individually is just not practical. Thx.
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So i assume this is the case for the weed beater as well? If I use the weed beater next week (assuming it gets delivered) I have to wait 3 weeks before I can over seed my lawn and repair any problem areas?
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jjj112 wrote: ↑Wait 3 weeks before seeding or planting stolons,plugs, or spring you'll get it for sure
Thanks!
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My lawn wasn't THAT bad, so I spent about an hour or two outside today and actually pulled all the weeds out from the root and backfilled it with topsoil + seed.
Some of those mothers had roots that were 12-14" deep...
Some of those mothers had roots that were 12-14" deep...
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spent about $50 a year to keep the lawn look great
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We spent a bit of time cleaning up the backyard which was covered with dandelions and what seems to be creeping charlies:
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I'm not too worried about those - I know Weed-B-Gone takes care of them.
The front yard is pretty clean, except for the odd dandelion, black medic, and other stuff that Weed-B-Gone also takes care of... Or I can just manually pull them.
The front also has this weed called bindweed which is driving me crazy:
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This guy has runners underground that lets them spread - Weed-B-Gone isn't doing much to them right now.
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I've been reading about them alot and it seems the only way to get rid of them is the banned weed killers, some gall-mites that eat these weeds (don't think we can get them up in Ontario), or to constantly weed them out so that the roots eventually die. I'm not a big fan of the latter... I might have to resort to spraying them, or at least that section of the lawn.
Anyone with experience with these guys? I'm also considering just hiring someone to treat the entire backyard with a more natural solution. Any recommendations?
thanks!
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I'm not too worried about those - I know Weed-B-Gone takes care of them.
The front yard is pretty clean, except for the odd dandelion, black medic, and other stuff that Weed-B-Gone also takes care of... Or I can just manually pull them.
The front also has this weed called bindweed which is driving me crazy:
[IMG]http://www.ksda.gov/includes/images/pla ... eed245.jpg[/IMG]
This guy has runners underground that lets them spread - Weed-B-Gone isn't doing much to them right now.
[IMG]http://www.lifetransplanet.com/wp-conte ... ndweed.jpg[/IMG]
I've been reading about them alot and it seems the only way to get rid of them is the banned weed killers, some gall-mites that eat these weeds (don't think we can get them up in Ontario), or to constantly weed them out so that the roots eventually die. I'm not a big fan of the latter... I might have to resort to spraying them, or at least that section of the lawn.
Anyone with experience with these guys? I'm also considering just hiring someone to treat the entire backyard with a more natural solution. Any recommendations?
thanks!
bjl (frustrated)
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Are you using the WBG here or from the USA ? the WBG from USA has the 2,4-D. that's the one you want
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