We have some generic information posted here:

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2058.html

The full label is posted here:

http://www.bugspray.net/labels/atrazine_label.pdf

We've had great results with the ATRAZINE for clover. It can handle a wide range of weeds and safe for use on St Augustine.

Here is a direct link to it in our catalog:

Atrazine:  http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2058.html

B.G.

Weedar works on a wide range of broadleaf weeds and can be sprayed over grass. Use it at the rate of .75 oz per gallon of water per 1000/sq ft of turf. More information on this product can be seen here:

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2008.html

As explained in our LAWN WEED CONTROL ARTICLE, the Eraser is an active that will kill any plant. The AQ is no different. However, you'll need to use it over and over during the course of any one season and this will not only take a lot of time but in the end a big cost. Eraser is a bit pricey since it's formulated for the more "refined" aquatic environment.

Instead I suggest you use PRAMITOL EC. One application in the spring should be all you need. It's soil sterilizing active means you should get a good 3-6 months control which in the long run will prove to save both time and money. I have several cracks in my pavement which allow weeds to grow but one treatment with the Pramitol and I'm done worrying about them for the year. I like to treat early April before the weeds start showing. Pramitol will kill everything but it's not the fastest acting. If you do apply some and want the fastest results on the weeds currently standing, be sure to add some of the Eraser this first time you use it. Pramitol and Eraser mixed in the same tank is fine and combined will kill both what's growing quickly and prevent anything new for many months to come. My guess is a good job done now should last most if not the whole year.

Here are direct links to this information and products:

http://www.lawn-weeds.com/weed-control

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page1995.html

jonathan

www.bugspray.com

What do you recomend without killing my irises??

Take some time to review the information we have in our WEED CONTROL ARTICLE. There is a section just one WEEDS IN FLOWER BEDS which offers up some options. You don't mention which type of weeds you have so I'm thinking either GRASS KILLER or the BASAGRAN will be needed; maybe both.

Direct links to this information and products are here including labels on both products:

http://www.lawn-weeds.com/weed-control#flower

http://www.lawn-weeds.com/weed-control

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2004.html

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2003.html

Labels:

http://www.bugspray.net/labels/poast_grass_killer_label.pdf

http://www.bugspray.net/labels/basagran_label.pdf

Thank You for any help you can give me.

First, the herbicides we have listed in our WEED CONTROL ARTICLE won't pose a hazard to people or pets when used properly. We have some SAFETY VIDEOS that cover everything you need to know regarding the safe use, mixing and storage of these products. One of the most important things you can do is keep the pet away when treating the yard and then keep them away till the area dries. This is usually no longer than 2 hours. Once dry there is no danger to people or pets and everyone can walk over these surfaces like they did before.

Second, there are only a few products which can be safely used over beneficial plants. One that should do the job is GRASS KILLER. On it's label Grass Killer cites it's Okay for use on hibiscus but I wasn't able to find anything on the Clematis. Just to be safe, I suggest spraying around those plants and if you limit your application to just the weeds, I'm fairly confident you won't bother them if they are a broadleaf. To be sure just test a small section by spraying it and letting it sit for 3-5 days to see if anything happens.

In summary, there are products that can be safely used around your sensitive plants. The key is knowing the label and in some cases "testing" to be sure. I also advise mixing accurately to be sure you don't "overdose" it.

Here are direct links to the information and products mentioned above:

http://www.lawn-weeds.com/weed-control

http://www.lawn-weeds.com/product-safety

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2004.html

After looking over some labels, it looks like the GRASS KILLER post emerge might be Okay to use over bluestem and forbes. I'm not 100% sure on this so you may want to treat a small area to confirm before doing anything extensive. But there are no warnings on the label and from the documentation I've found, it appears that any invasive grassy weed would succumb to the Grass Killer and most prairie grass is strong enough to handle this approach. But as I see it, treating before the grassy weeds arrives would be smart and some pre emerge would be ideal for this need.

The one I would recommend would be SURFLAN. It's active on most anything trying to grow from seed and 2-3 treatments a year should do it. I've got labels posted on these here:

http://www.bugspray.net/labels/poast_grass_killer_label.pdf

http://www.bugspray.net/labels/surflan_label.pdf

The products can be seen here:

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2004.html

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2005.html

Hope this helps.

Thank You

If you review the GRASS KILLER LABEL, you'll find that not only is it OK to spray POAST GRASS KILLER before the asparagus comes up but even afterward. In other words, you can actually spray during the growing season when the asparagus is maturing. There is a "one day to harvest" waiting period following the treatment but my point is it's OK to use as needed during the growing season.

The reason for this is explained in our WEED CONTROL ARTICLE. Basically selective herbicides generally target one type of plant or another. In this case, the grass killer is pretty specific and won't affect flowers, shrubs, trees or even most vegetables. There are some exceptions to this rule but if you review the label, you'll see it's OK to spray on most any common plant grown around the home.

Here are direct links to the label, product and article mentioned above. And if you have further questions or concerns, let us know. You may always e-mail or call us toll free 1-800-877-7290.

http://www.bugspray.net/labels/poast_grass_killer_label.pdf

http://www.bugspray.com/catalog/products/page2004.html

jonathan

www.bugspray.com

Thanks for your help, L.

MSMA can safely be used in the yard where people and pets are active. Like most of our products, you should keep people and pets off the treated area during the application and for a few hours following the treatment. This will both insure the treatment has a chance to be effective as well as ensure no one comes in contact with wet spray which can lead to exposure. Once the area has dried you can go back to using it as always.

For more information on safe application methods including proper mixing and storing of our products, view the first video on this page:

http://www.bugspray.net/product-safety

And if you have further questions or concerns, give our office a call at 1-800-877-7290.

SURFLAN is one of the best pre emerge products on the market. It does a great job of stopping most any weed seed from being able to germinate and grow. I use it on my Fescue, my mulch beds and even my flower beds. It won't hurt anything already growing and a good treatment will last 2-3 months.

The best time to apply Surflan is usually Nov-Dec and then again in Feb-March. In some regions a third application may be needed but two a year seems to work for me. Learn more about Surflan in the following product spotlight video.

A lot of this will depend on just how tall they are. We do have several options that can be used for this application need but we'll have to ask some more questions before we make specific recommendations. Please call our office at 1.800.877.7290 and talk with one of our reps. They'll be able to gather some more details and provide a resolution.

In general, it's best to apply Image only to the target plant. We highly recommend it for use on Nutsedge; treating trees is generally not done and in general is not ever needed. As our online video explains, there is no reason to treat a tree and spraying nutsedge underneath it won't affect it so that can be done without risk of injury to the non target plant.

So to answer your question, Image can be used safely around any non target plant; it's all about how safely you use it! Spray duing low to no breeze and the risk of spray drift will be eliminated therefore getting it where it can injure another plant won't be possible. Apply it during a 20 mph wind and the spray drift would surely get all over everything close by and should therefore be avoided.

As for animals, reptiles and other creatures that might be around the risk of injury is minute to non existent when the Image is mixed and applied as explained in our WEED CONTROL ARTICLE. Just keep pets and children away from the area you are spraying till it dries and they'll be fine. Wildlife and other local creatures will know to stay away and their usual place of refuge or nest site will surely protect them so there should be no impact to the local oleanders if the Image is used properly.

There are many weeds which make themselves visible during the summer months. If you aren't using a good pre emerge applied earlier in the year like February or March, chances are high that something will start to show by June or July. Learn how to stop weeds from ever growing in your Fescue by reviewing our online WEED CONTROL ARTICLE which does a great job of summarizing all weed control options you currently have available.

As we always do when recommending lawn products, be sure to check your PH to  insure the soil is properly balanced. More information about PH can be found in our SOIL PH CONTROL ARTICLE . As you'll learn, letting it get out of balance will help lead to weeds, fungus and a host of other problems so it's vital that you have this number in check before you begin any turf management program.

Once weeds start to grow, getting rid of them will require an acute "post emerge" product. For clover, a tri blend of actives works well. For small areas, TRIO III will handle the job. For large jobs, 10,000 sq or more, get the bulk size TRIMEC CLASSIC.

There are several options for controlling bermuda grass that's growing in or around your garden. The most common is a selective herbicide known as GRASS KILLER. It does a good job on the bermuda but won't harm most broadleaf plants. It's labeled for use in most gardens but just refer to the LABEL to be sure you don't spray any plant it may be able to damage. With gardens, if you watch where you're spraying, a lot of times you can avoid overspray and not harm the good plants with a little care. Since Grass Killer can actually be sprayed on many vegetable plants directly, the risk of damaging them is minimal. See this product, along with several others we carry, in our WEED CONTROL ARTICLE.

First, I suggest you read through our on line artilce about WEED CONTROL which simplifies the process of deciding what products can be used for your situation. We've presented the product options based on where the different treatment areas so you should be able to find a herbicide that will be ideal for your grass pretty quickly. Just go to the GRASS WEED CONTROL section and all our recommendations can be clicked on to view pricing and mixing directions. If you still need further help, please give us a call at 1.800.877.7290.