How do you get rid of Dollar Weed (Penneywort)
nugget5
15 years ago
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What type of weed is this and how do I get rid of it?
Comments (7)I've had problems with this weed, so I looked up the name last year. It's from the veronica family, and it spreads mainly by spitting out seeds. It is very easy to hand-pick, and I've eradicated it (knock on wood) for the most part, but still find some now and then. I garden organically, so I don't spray. So, if that's the way you want to go, I'd advise you hand-pick them (the roots come out easily) before they go to seed. You'll probably see them pop up quite often, but eventually you'll win over them. Here is a link that might be useful: Your Weed?...See MoreWhat weed is this? and how do I get rid of it.
Comments (4)Yep. Whether Poa Annua or another bluegrass that is typical this time of year. It is having a banner year due to the longer winter and cool spring. It likes cool and damp and if it is the Poa Annua then heat kills it off. Don't water until you must and wait for the heat. A pre-emergent for crabgrass control in fall and early spring next season will knock it way back but those seeeds last years and nothing kills it that doesn't kill your turf as well. Also, next year if it starts popping up weeks before your lawn turn you can add vinegar to a pump sprayer and spray it and every 'early' weed before your grass greens up early in the day then the sun/acid will burn it right up before it spreads and goes to seed. What kind of (intentional) lawn do you have? Once the soil warms to around 70, especially if fairly dry and not shaded, this stuff dies out....See MoreHow to get rid of dollar weed
Comments (1)Hmm. And I see that you just became a member a few hours ago!...See MoreWhat kind of weed or plant is this, and how do I get rid of it
Comments (11)Violets propagate via rhizomes ( if I recall correctly) a tough woody type root basically, a standard weed killer like 2,4-D will knock the leaves back but won't control them. They are pretty but are problematic when growing turfgrass as they tend to completely take over. I have had very good results using a product called Crossbow in a gallon tank sprayer for spot treatment, it is also effective for other weeds. Violets have a waxy coating on their leaves, a small amount of dish soap (the liquid) mixed allows the product to stick to the leaves, increasing effectiveness. Weedkillers are best applied when weeds are actively growing, after a rainstorm or irrigation. High temperatures and drouth put the lawn into stress, weeds hibernate, therefore, weedkiller applications under these conditions may cause temporary dieback of the grass plant, while leaving the weed almost unaffected. Violet control is not a "one and done" kind of deal, it will take more than one season. With good cultural practices over time a thick healthy turf will better resist weed infestation and require very few chemical treatments....See Morenugget5
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