Friday

tip-o-day

Well, it’s been 6 weeks since the 1st fertilizer application, and it’s now time for more.
This is one of my favorites – weed-n-feed.
This wonderful concoction will rid you of all those nasty dandelions, and many other icky broad leafed weeds. Because weed-n-feed contains herbicide there are some important points to note about its application.

First, the lawn must be moist when you apply. This allows the herbicide to stick to the leaves and work systemically. You can water your lawn before application, or if you have a big yard, its easier to simply apply early in the morning while the lawn is still wet with dew.
The other important factor is that you don’t want the herbicide to wash off the leaves to quickly – so apply when rain is not expected for at least 24 hours.
Be careful around flower beds with this application, as it will damage some desired plants.

If you followed both steps 1 and 2, in just a week or two you will start to see noticeable differences in your lawn. You may see people slowing down as they drive by to admire the deep green, weed free expanse of grass at your house, be sure to wave – because remember, it’s all about the curb appeal.