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1 Step 1: Identify the weed (treat correctly)
Step 1: Identify the weed (treat correctly)
Broadleaf (dandelion, clover) = different herbicide than grassy weeds (crabgrass). Selective herbicides kill specific types without harming lawn.
Dandelion, clover, plantain = broadleaf
Use broadleaf-selective herbicide. Doesn't kill grass.
Crabgrass, foxtail = grassy weed
Different chemistry. Pre-emergent prevents; post-emergent kills.
2 Step 2: Apply pre-emergent in early spring
Step 2: Apply pre-emergent in early spring
Pre-emergent stops weed seeds from germinating. Apply when soil reaches 55°F (forsythia blooming is the visual cue).
3 Step 3: Spot-treat existing broadleaf weeds
Step 3: Spot-treat existing broadleaf weeds
Liquid sprayer for spot treatment. Cleaner than blanket spraying.
Bonide Weed Beater Ultra (selective broadleaf)
Spot spray. Kills weeds, not grass. ~$25.
Roundup for Lawns (selective, brand)
Despite Roundup name, this version is selective. ~$20.
Hand-pulling for small infestations
Dandelion fork removes whole taproot. ~$15.
4 Step 4: Overseed thin areas (long-term fix)
Step 4: Overseed thin areas (long-term fix)
Thick grass shades out weeds before they germinate. Overseed bare/thin patches in early fall.
Aerate before overseeding
Core aerator improves seed-to-soil contact. Rent at Home Depot.
5 Step 5: Mow tall (3.5-4 inches)
Step 5: Mow tall (3.5-4 inches)
Taller grass shades out weed seedlings before they establish. Single biggest lawn-care change for weed reduction.
Top mower setting (3.5-4 inches)
See /how-to-mow-a-lawn-properly.
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