Landscaping Revealed

Q: I'm getting some dandelions and other broadleaf weeds in our new lawn. Should I treat the entire lawn with a broadleaf weed killer?

A:A new lawn should be old enough to have been mowed at least 3 times before any weed killers are applied. Since you just have a few weeds, it would be best to "spot treat" the weeds with a broadleaf weed killer instead of using a "blanket treatment" for the entire lawn. If you mix your weed killer from a concentrate, and use a pump-up sprayer, be sure to clearly label the sprayer "WEEDS ONLY" so you know not to use it for other applications, such as spraying insects on trees and shrubs. It is best to have two separate sprayers for these different purposes. Always read and follow label directions on pesticides, and keep them out of the reach of children. Never transfer a pesticide to a different container. A child may drink it thinking it is something else.

Q: I'm getting some dandelions and other broadleaf weeds in our new lawn. Should I treat the entire lawn with a broadleaf weed killer?

A:A new lawn should be old enough to have been mowed at least 3 times before any weed killers are applied. Since you just have a few weeds, it would be best to "spot treat" the weeds with a broadleaf weed killer instead of using a "blanket treatment" for the entire lawn. If you mix your weed killer from a concentrate, and use a pump-up sprayer, be sure to clearly label the sprayer "WEEDS ONLY" so you know not to use it for other applications, such as spraying insects on trees and shrubs. It is best to have two separate sprayers for these different purposes. Always read and follow label directions on pesticides, and keep them out of the reach of children. Never transfer a pesticide to a different container. A child may drink it thinking it is something else.

Q: I'm getting some dandelions and other broadleaf weeds in our new lawn. Should I treat the entire lawn with a broadleaf weed killer?

A:A new lawn should be old enough to have been mowed at least 3 times before any weed killers are applied. Since you just have a few weeds, it would be best to "spot treat" the weeds with a broadleaf weed killer instead of using a "blanket treatment" for the entire lawn. If you mix your weed killer from a concentrate, and use a pump-up sprayer, be sure to clearly label the sprayer "WEEDS ONLY" so you know not to use it for other applications, such as spraying insects on trees and shrubs. It is best to have two separate sprayers for these different purposes. Always read and follow label directions on pesticides, and keep them out of the reach of children. Never transfer a pesticide to a different container. A child may drink it thinking it is something else.

Q: I'm getting some dandelions and other broadleaf weeds in our new lawn. Should I treat the entire lawn with a broadleaf weed killer?

A:A new lawn should be old enough to have been mowed at least 3 times before any weed killers are applied. Since you just have a few weeds, it would be best to "spot treat" the weeds with a broadleaf weed killer instead of using a "blanket treatment" for the entire lawn. If you mix your weed killer from a concentrate, and use a pump-up sprayer, be sure to clearly label the sprayer "WEEDS ONLY" so you know not to use it for other applications, such as spraying insects on trees and shrubs. It is best to have two separate sprayers for these different purposes. Always read and follow label directions on pesticides, and keep them out of the reach of children. Never transfer a pesticide to a different container. A child may drink it thinking it is something else.