I had three operations last year and my garden got over run with johnson grass . i I have preen and i was wondering if i can use it in my garden. if so when and how much to use. john t.
Preen is a brand of weed control products. There are different formulations. If you are referring to Preen Garden Weed Preventer, it is for control of broadleaf weeds and not grasses. It will not be effective for the Johnson grass.
This article outlines some strategy and products:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-johnson-grass.htm
A herbicide alone is not generally enough to control Johnson Grass.
Preen does list Johnson Grass as one of the targeted weeds.
Apply according to the packaging.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-johnson-grass.htm
Grass is two years old and is being cut regularly, have taken out some of these weeds but seem to be returning and expanding. Thanks
This looks to be Creeping Buttercup.
This article will help you with control.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/how-to-kill-buttercup-weeds.htm
Any Monsanto product should be banned, including Roundup which causes cancer, kills earthworms, and more. An evil company. Scott's is now part of and their products should be boycotted as well
We understand your concerns and offer many articles on natural ways to kill weeds.
I have lots of daisies and other weeds on my lawn. I also have pets and grandchildren, so need a friendly one that will work quickly
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm
Weeds are a problem in my garden and I wonder how safe reemergent herbicides are for animals, as well as for humans in this setting.
Most pesticides are toxic to both humans and animals. Even organic pesticides can be toxic to humans and animals.
As long as you follow instructions on the package and use the product with the utmost of common sense, then none of them will pose a serious threat to anything.
If you make your own instruction, like many do, then you will be risking, your own health, along with others in your area, and causing environmental issues as well.
As long as you use everything according to the instruction, you should run into no issue.
Is corn gluten an effective emergent against germinating weeds, and how long after applying can grass seed be planted?
There are both positive and negative reviews for corn gluten meal. It appears to stop newly germinated plants from developing roots but not affect older plants. Seed should not be sown for 6 weeks although check the specific product's information on the container. Both timing and weather are crucial factors in success with corn gluten meal. The following link contains detailed information. https://www.gardenmyths.com/corn-gluten-meal-weeds/
This article discusses organic weed control. https://www.gardenmyths.com/corn-gluten-meal-weeds/
HOW DO I GET RID OF WEEDS IN MY LAWN MYSELF WITH OUT PAYING FOR A PRO TO DO IT
Making a weed identification will help you tackle the problem.
You can upload images here or talk with your County Extension Office.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
Some weeds can be spot treated or removed. If you have several weed types covering a large area of the garden you can choose herbicides that will kill the weeds but not your grass.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/using-herbicide-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/post-emergent-herbicides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/pre-emergent-herbicides.htm
A popular method of lawn care is an application of a weed and feed for lawns.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-fertilizer-tips.htm