Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Preventing broadleaf weeds

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Defending your turf against the onslaught of broadleaf weeds isn’teasy. You might never be able to wipe them out forever, but you can control their growth and spread.

Our experts advise that before you treat, do a little investigation. The broadleaf weed can be a symptom as well as the problem.

To make sure the environment in which your turf grows is optimum for healthy grass, first, identify the weed, and you may uncover a deeper problem. For example, the presence of sheep sorrel may indicate low pH. Broadleaf plantain thrives in high pH, and if you see goosegrass, soil compaction is the likely issue. Legumes like clover can be a sign of low nitrogen and a lack of fertility. Quackgrass could be a sign of poor soil, so you might not have a healthy lawn, even if you get rid of these weeds. Moisture-rich soils will encourage the growth of sedges and algae, which means that you must pay attention to the drainage issues before you go any further.

Defending your turf means creating the most favorable conditionsfor its growth. Keeping your lawn dense and strong, by definition, will reduceall weed problems because the turf will take the space and block the light thatthe weeds need to germinate and thrive.

GreenView Broadleaf Weed Control plus Lawn Food 22-0-4is your best defense against a weed invasion, because it does just that: It builds a dense, green lawn with deep roots, feeding your lawn for a full 8 weeks. It controls theweeds with this 2-step method. First, GreenView Broadleaf Weed Control plus Lawn Food contains Trimec

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