Fertilome Weed Free Zone is safe to be used on common and hybrid varieties of bermuda as long as label instructions are followed and no more than 2 oz per 1000 sq/ft is applied. The product label does state to expect some temporary discoloration on bermuda, especially if stressed from factors such as drought or poor soil conditions. The only thing to do now would be to wait for the color to resume or it likely will be mowed out as it grows. You can water the lawn well and fertilize it with a product containing iron to help it try to recover faster and return to green.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not a pre-emergent and will not prevent weeds from germinating. It will only kill weeds that are treated when actively growing.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is a post-emergent herbicide, so you actually should apply this when you are not expecting rainfall or watering within at least 24 hours after application for best results.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone is safe to apply to the following grass types: Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Red Fescue, Colonial Bentgrass, Common Bermuda Grass, Hybrid Bermuda Grass, Bahia Grass, Zoysia Grass, Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine and Centipede Grass. This herbicide can be used to control lawn burweed, but not sandbur/sandspur, so be sure you know exactly what kind of plant you are needing to control. Please see the label for complete application instructions.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone can be applied to newly seeded lawns after the 2nd mowing so that it is well established and will not be harmed. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is only labeled to be used in lawns and can harm desirable flowers such as your tulips. If the dollarweed is among desirable ornamental plants, then you will want to hand pull or dig the target weeds, or spot treat it carefully using a non-selective herbicide such as Killzall.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone cannot be applied to St. Augustine grass during spring green-up (which is the transition period between dormancy and active growth). As long as the St. Augustine parts of the lawn are not in this stage it would be safe to use this product on the entire lawn.
Please view the full product label for more information.
No, Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not labeled for English Ivy.
For cool season turfgrasses, Bonide Poison Ivy and Brush Killer BK-32 Concentrate can be used to treat English Ivy at the rate of 4 fl oz per gallon of water per 1000 sq ft. Due to the waxy coating on the leaf surfaces, direct application to the leaves with a paintbrush may work best. Applications should be made during warmer temps when the ivy is actively growing or if new sprouts or growth occurs.
It will be important to target weeds that are actively growing with a post-emergent such as Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone before aerating. After 2 weeks from the application of Weed Free Zone, you could then reseed and/or aerate the lawn.
If applying a pre emergent, then you would want to aerate prior to pre-emergent applications so you are not disturbing any chemical barrier and the product reaches the soil prior to weed germination.
Please view our Lawn Care Schedule Calendar for more general timing recommendations.
There is no wait time to apply lime after or before using herbicides like Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone. It would be ideal to give the lawn a few days in between treatments to recover, at least 3-5 days.
We would not recommend using grass clippings that have been treated with Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone or any other herbicide as the clippings can possibly release a residual into the soil injurying desirable plants and ornamentals.
You can use Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone in temperatures between 50 to 85 degrees. Weed Free Zone will be less effective in temperatures below 50 degrees.
Per the product label, treated areas can be reseeded/resodded 2 weeks after the last application.
When tank mixing herbcides for the first time, we always advise doing small Compatibilty Test using small amounts of each herbicide and mixing with waer in a glass jar to observe any physical issues such as clumping or separation.
Please refer to both herbicide product labels for any information on Tank Mixing or Compatibility Testing.
When applying Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone, keep pets and kids out of the areas while spraying and until the application has fully dried which is typically after 3-4 hrs depending on the air temperatures, humidity, etc
Please view the full product label for more information.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone should not be subjected to freezing temperatures, so if it was left out in the cold it could have very much so be affected.
Herbicides should be stored out of extreme temperatures (heat/freezing) and in a cool dry environment.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone does state on the label that applications around a cistern or well may result in contamination of drinking water or groundwater. If the well is at least 100 ft down than keeping the application 20 ft away would be recommended.
Please call the manufacturer for any additional information about the application of this products near a well. You can reach VPG at 888-583-5296.
The application rate of Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone depends on the turfgrass you have (Cool Seeason or Warm Season). Application rates range from 0.75 to 2 fl oz in no less than 1 gallon of water per 1000 sq ft.
Refer to the Product Label for exact instructions for your lawn type and treatment areas.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not labeled for crabgrass and will only target broadleaf weeds. For crabgrass control, consider using a herbicide containing the active ingredient Quinclorac.
Please take a moment to read over our Crabgrass Treatment Guide for more information.
Yes, Fertilome Weed Free Zone can be applied using a hose end sprayer however these sprayers are not the best method for adequate coverage. It is recommended to use hand pump/backpack sprayers with herbicides to ensure you are able to use sufficient water volume to evenly and thoroughly distribute the active ingredient per the recommended square coverage.
With hose end sprayers, there is no way to regulate the water volume or know if the correct amount of product is covering the square coverage recommended.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone is safe for use on Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Tall Fescue, Red Fescue, Colonial Bentgrass, Common Bermuda Grass, Hybrid Bermuda Grass, Bahia Grass, Zoysia Grass, Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine and Centipede Grass.
Please view the product label for the recommended rates for your specific turfgrass.
