It's important to understand the proper timing for this herbicide to work correctly.

Key Points Apply pre-emergent herbicide once soil temperature hits 55°F for a few days in a row.Using on frozen or too-wet soil will be ineffective, and applying too late allows weeds to ...

Pre-emergent herbicides stop weeds by attacking roots and shoots before they sprout. They also kill grass seed, so space seeding and spraying at least 12 weeks apart. Plan carefully to time both tasks ...

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In most cases, herbicide application should not be considered as a first option for weed control. Hand weeding, hoeing, and mulching are tedious but effective methods of weed control. Sometimes, ...

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