Is this chickweed?
three4rd47
12 days ago
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Seems to match some googled images. This thing is extremely prolific! Yard is full of it, and then of course it makes its way into the flower beds. Comes up every year in early spring, and then seems to die down after a few weeks. It's almost easier to pull when the individual plants start to get a bit bigger. It spreads quickly.
Also, any suggestion on what to apply to get rid of it? With the size of my yard, I admittedly don't typically apply any weed n' feed products. Thanks!
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Comments (19)Silver, pesky chickweed is, as you know, a winter annual. They do pretty much languish in the heat of the summer, leaving behind a gazillion seeds that will germinate next winter. The types of grasses grown in northern climates also struggle in the heat. If you're smart, you'll take a solid IPM approach on the control of this weed. Review your lawn care practices to insure that you're growing a healthy, thick, vigorous lawn. I've learned that most people (you might be the exception) don't fully understand how important mowing height, mowing frequency, sharp blades, watering duration and frequency, and fertilization practices ALL are to the healthy lawn. The routines of maintenance are taken for granted, but they can be critically important. Truthfully, as annoying as Kimmsr can be sometimes, he's right that the first defense tactic is a healthy lawn. Then, you'll learn that pre-emergent herbicides can pretty much end your annual cycle with this particular weed, or at least reduce the infestation substantially. The timing of the application is important, of course, and you can never rely on a calender date. Typically, your pre-emergent would be put out in the late fall or early winter. Any that crop up in the winter can just be hand pulled. In a couple of years, if your cultural routine is top notch, your pre-emergent application is careful and well-timed, I daresay you'll not be enjoying any chickweed salad anymore, lol....See MoreChickweed
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Comments (4)Follow up - Baking soda works on this weed, just like it does crabgrass. However, it is not good for the soil. So, I went to Lowes and was told to 1.) try Round Up for lawns, and 2.) go to a DIY Pest Control store nearby me in Casselberry, FL that sells lawn products as well. A product called Asulox is supposed to work like baking soda but is less harmful to the soil. The only problem is, it is only sold in a 2 1/2 gallon concentrate for $350.00 (yes, $350.00). OMG!! Anyone know if there is a way to buy this product in a much smaller quantity?...See More
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