Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is only labeled for use on turfgrass, not around ornamentals like roses.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone is generally safe to use on both Common and Hybrid Bermudagrass varieties when used at rates on the product label. Since there may be some temporary yellowing on certain types of Hybrid Bermudagrass, you may want to test a small area before making an application over the whole lawn.
You need to mix 1.5-2.0 ounces of Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone per gallon of water which will cover about 1,000 sq. ft. The maximum application rate is 3.0 fl oz of product/1,000 sq ft per application. Limited to 2 broadcast applications per year. Minimum of 30 days between applications is required. Please find the product label here for additional information.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone product label states it should not be applied onto vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, and other desirable plants since injury may result.
The product label for Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone does not mention the requirement of a surfactant/adjuvant while Drive XLR8 does the addition of one so would not recommend tank mixing them and would be best to apply separately. Not all herbicides require a surfactant as they can already contain a slight amount or adding one could reduce selectivity on turf and injure your grass.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is fast acting with noticeable effects just hours after the application and plant death within 7-14 days after the application
The active ingredient in Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone has been proven to kill Sticker Bur.
You need to mix 1.5-2.0 ounces of Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone per gallon of water which will cover about 1000 sq. feet.
Normally when applying Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone or any type of herbicide you want to delay mowing at least 2-3 days before putting down the product, and then 2-3 days after as well to give the grass full time to absorb the application.
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. You can plant new grass in the area 2 weeks after application.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not labeled to treat Lesser Celadine. Herbicides which contain the active ingredient glyphosate, such as Round Up, are effective in controlling (but not necessarily eradicating) lesser celandine. Applications should be made in late winter or early spring when leaves are visible, but prior to full flowering, and when temperatures are above 40°F. Glyphosate will impact other vegetation so try to target only the celandine. It may take 1-2 weeks before the full effects of the treatment are visible.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is best used when soil temperatures are at least 55 degrees and the target weeds are young and actively growing. Do not use Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone when temperatures are above 90 degrees to avoid injury to your lawn. It will not harm 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 Grasses.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone can be applied when weeds are actively growing every 2-6 weeks as needed. Please consult the product label for complete application instructions.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone can be applied to St Augustine in Florida except for the Floratam and Bitterblue varieties as it can kill these types.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone should not be used near fish ponds because according to the product label this pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates and may adversely affect non-target plants. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or runoff into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters, or surface waters.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone should not be applied to lawns when they are coming out of dormancy and just starting to green up in the spring. If your lawn is already out of this transition period you can go ahead and spray. If not you would need to wait until completely out of dormancy to apply.
The Fertilome Weed Free Zone product label states that this product should not be used on dichondra because it will harm or even kill it. However, dichondra is not listed as a targeted controlled weed. Southern Ag Atrazine Weed Killer for St. Augustine Grass would be a better option as it is labeled to control dichondra and it can safely be applied to St. Augustine turf.
The rate of the Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is 1.5-2 fl oz per gallon so this would be a quart per 30 gallons per 30,000 sq ft. Using less than labeled rates may not provide desirable results and you can reapply at 2 - 6 weeks intervals. The product should not be applied in temperatures over 90 degrees. It is recommended that you apply products in the early morning or late evening.
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.
Applying Fertilome Weed Free Zone in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. You can also fertilize at any time before or after this treatment.
