Question:
I’m noticing a lot of weeds in my lawn, what do I spray on them to kill them?
Answer:
Well….do you absolutely need to spray and kill them? A lawn that is maintained well through best practices like planting and maintenance like mowing and proper fertilization, will outcompete weeds. A “weed” just means that it’s a plant that you don’t want growing in that spot. Depending on your own goals for your lawn, plus the amount of money, time and overall effort you want to put into your lawn, maybe a few weeds are okay. If you are looking for a weed free lawn, then using an integrated pest management approach will give you the best success. Chemicals should always be a last resort and if you decide to treat specific weeds with an herbicide (chemical plant killer), then make sure you are following the product label and using it in the most effective but least harmful way.
Learn more:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/…/wisconsin-lawn-care…
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