I had a heck of a problem with weeds after moving into a new home in North Texas 4-years and sodding more than an acre over, what once was, open prairie. Neighbors ask me why I never have any weeds, crabgrass, dalis grass of any of the variants growing...it's because I double apply pre-emergent in both the Fall and Winter. I have a lawn service that applies a liquid pre-emergent in November and again in early February. I typically follow-it up by applying granular pre-emergent 2 or 3 weeks later. It works perfectly, for me. I'll spot treat weeds during the Summer months, which are few and far between. Cheers.
Ironically I bought the same pre emergant. My yard's grass is real low. Going to start with the spray the in May go with the granular. I will be able to watch your lawns to see how this works.
What was your mix rate for the prodiamine? It looked very heavy. The label states 36oz (by weight) per acre per year max. I split this into three 12oz applications for the acre I maintain. Were you covering more than an acre with the one tank?
Doc , I thought you put granular prodiamine down a few weeks ago. dont you usually recommend spraying liquid dithiophyr as second part of split treatment?
I found a weed killer product at Lowes, Preen weed killer. I put that down last week, like you, I didn’t need the “feed” part because my lawn was still “dormant “. Great vids!
Doc I take care of a tif tuff Bermuda baseball field in northwest fl I overseeded with rye during the winter, what should I spray to kill off the rye ? And when ?
Doc, I put down the granular this week but forgot to turn off my irrigation system. Today here in OK we are having two storms and are now back in the teens. The water system ran this morning on accident, 12 min on two zones and 3min on the rest of the zones. Will my irrigation system be ok? Pipes are underground and the back valve is inside by the water heater. My builder also said the water will drain on the lowest sprinkler head and they do not think my pipes will be frozen underground. We will be back in the 50s by Sunday, from now until then it will be between 30-40.
What do you use to spread your pre-emergents and fertilizers on your vanity strip? I have the Scott's Whiz but it still spreads outside of the strip. Mine is about 2-3 times wider than yours.
Doc, I just moved into a new house in central Tx and my Bermuda sod was put in in November. I’ve started to notice a few weeds coming in. Is it too soon to apply any pre emergent or should I just spot treat weeds this season?
I was told to not use pre-emergent if I’m planning to seed thin and bare spots, because the pre-emergent prevents grass seed from growing. I’m In Northern Indiana, with a lawn of red fescue, bluegrass, annual rye , and a plethora of weed grasses and other weeds like Creeping Charlie and Chickweed. Any advice?
Carol, It is true what you were told about pre-emergent. Do not apply to your lawn IF you need to put grass seed down. You've got to choose seed or kill weeds you cannot do both after pre-emergent has been used. Seed in early spring, water areas well, get the seed to sprout new grass, let the new grass grow, cut a few times and then later in the growing season you can use weed and feed on all of your lawn to kill off the weeds and to fertilize your new grass areas at the same time. Northern IL gardener and grass grower. Good luck. Hope you have a beautiful green thick lawn and are weed free at the end of the growing season.
Doc I need your help! I sprayed Image down almost 2 months ago, and spot treated weeds & POA with Q4 Plus 1-2 weeks ago, and NOTHING DIED! The weeds/POA went slightly yellow, but only on the tips. Now the POA is seeding and growing like I fed it fertilizer instead of killer. :( I dont know why this stuff isnt working? The Image came in the sprayer type that you hook to hose, so its not like I mixed it wrong. And the Q4 I mixed what directions said for 1k sq ft. How can I kill this POA fast?
Hi Doc, not sure you do, but since I live in Duluth, GA - would you share that lawn leveling company that you liked? Would like a reputable core aeration company as well. Have tried some over the years - would not call them back...
I was going to ask about those combos. That answers THAT. LOL! BTW - did my jump start program on Monday. That same drizzle hit us. Yesterday, one of my lawn apps popped up that my soil temp hit 55 degrees. Man, the smile on my face! That k you Doc!
Doc, great video as always! You previously had a video on treating unwanted Bermuda in your lawn. Can you recommend treating unwanted Fescue in my Bermuda lawn? I tried Image Nutsedge with limited results,
I had a heck of a problem with weeds after moving into a new home in North Texas 4-years and sodding more than an acre over, what once was, open prairie. Neighbors ask me why I never have any weeds, crabgrass, dalis grass of any of the variants growing...it's because I double apply pre-emergent in both the Fall and Winter. I have a lawn service that applies a liquid pre-emergent in November and again in early February. I typically follow-it up by applying granular pre-emergent 2 or 3 weeks later. It works perfectly, for me. I'll spot treat weeds during the Summer months, which are few and far between. Cheers.
Hell yeah helps too come.
Great vid doc. Can't wait to see that garden bed out front.
What city and state are you located in ??
Ironically I bought the same pre emergant. My yard's grass is real low. Going to start with the spray the in May go with the granular. I will be able to watch your lawns to see how this works.
When will you be verticutting?
What was your mix rate for the prodiamine? It looked very heavy. The label states 36oz (by weight) per acre per year max. I split this into three 12oz applications for the acre I maintain. Were you covering more than an acre with the one tank?
Doc , I thought you put granular prodiamine down a few weeks ago. dont you usually recommend spraying liquid dithiophyr as second part of split treatment?
I found a weed killer product at Lowes, Preen weed killer. I put that down last week, like you, I didn’t need the “feed” part because my lawn was still “dormant “. Great vids!
Hello Doc.. what 'would' you recommend for grassy and broad leaf weeds for bermuda?
Can i mix liquid prodiamine or tenacity with like a spectracide or image weed control
Can I mix insecticides with herbicides in my sprayer on bermuda? Is your bermuda 419? Love your videos.
Doc I take care of a tif tuff Bermuda baseball field in northwest fl I overseeded with rye during the winter, what should I spray to kill off the rye ? And when ?
Doc/anyone, you recommended barricade from Anderson, but it doesn't seem to deal with clover. I have tenacity too. Thoughts?
What type of sprayer is that? Where did you get it from?
Your bushes look great. Haha I initially chose the right one but remove it and picked the barricade with fertilizer as well.
Doc, I put down the granular this week but forgot to turn off my irrigation system. Today here in OK we are having two storms and are now back in the teens. The water system ran this morning on accident, 12 min on two zones and 3min on the rest of the zones. Will my irrigation system be ok? Pipes are underground and the back valve is inside by the water heater. My builder also said the water will drain on the lowest sprinkler head and they do not think my pipes will be frozen underground. We will be back in the 50s by Sunday, from now until then it will be between 30-40.
I use the combo Prodiamine / fertilizer and it works wonderful. 22-0-6 and then follow up with the 12-0-4 8 weeks later.
What do you use to spread your pre-emergents and fertilizers on your vanity strip? I have the Scott's Whiz but it still spreads outside of the strip. Mine is about 2-3 times wider than yours.
Anderson sent me the same thing instead of PGF complete. May not be you Doc who messed up.
That’s a sweet looking sweatshirt your wearing at the 4:00 mark. Where can I get it??
Great video doc.👍🇺🇸
I'm building a house that will have an aerobic septic tank. I've never had one before. Can you do a video on septic tanks?
Doc, I just moved into a new house in central Tx and my Bermuda sod was put in in November. I’ve started to notice a few weeds coming in. Is it too soon to apply any pre emergent or should I just spot treat weeds this season?
I was told to not use pre-emergent if I’m planning to seed thin and bare spots, because the pre-emergent prevents grass seed from growing. I’m In Northern Indiana, with a lawn of red fescue, bluegrass, annual rye , and a plethora of weed grasses and other weeds like Creeping Charlie and Chickweed. Any advice?
Carol, It is true what you were told about pre-emergent. Do not apply to your lawn IF you need to put grass seed down. You've got to choose seed or kill weeds you cannot do both after pre-emergent has been used. Seed in early spring, water areas well, get the seed to sprout new grass, let the new grass grow, cut a few times and then later in the growing season you can use weed and feed on all of your lawn to kill off the weeds and to fertilize your new grass areas at the same time. Northern IL gardener and grass grower. Good luck. Hope you have a beautiful green thick lawn and are weed free at the end of the growing season.
Doc I need your help! I sprayed Image down almost 2 months ago, and spot treated weeds & POA with Q4 Plus 1-2 weeks ago, and NOTHING DIED! The weeds/POA went slightly yellow, but only on the tips. Now the POA is seeding and growing like I fed it fertilizer instead of killer. :( I dont know why this stuff isnt working? The Image came in the sprayer type that you hook to hose, so its not like I mixed it wrong. And the Q4 I mixed what directions said for 1k sq ft. How can I kill this POA fast?
Hi Doc, not sure you do, but since I live in Duluth, GA - would you share that lawn leveling company that you liked? Would like a reputable core aeration company as well. Have tried some over the years - would not call them back...
I was going to ask about those combos. That answers THAT. LOL!
BTW - did my jump start program on Monday. That same drizzle hit us. Yesterday, one of my lawn apps popped up that my soil temp hit 55 degrees. Man, the smile on my face!
That k you Doc!
Doc, great video as always! You previously had a video on treating unwanted Bermuda in your lawn. Can you recommend treating unwanted Fescue in my Bermuda lawn? I tried Image Nutsedge with limited results,
Thanks Doc
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I would have held that granular fert/pre for late May/June to prevent any late crab popping up.
Scalp it then spray it. Granular pre-ems are absurdly expensive compared to liquids. You have to scalp the Bermuda anyway... do it first.
Gee doc u are human lmao 🤣🇦🇺
Boy, the green has fallen into disrepair!