Which herbicide is better will depend on the target weeds. Hi-Yield Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension is used primarily to target crabgrass and other grassy weeds, although it is labeled to prevent some broadleaf weeds. Fertilome with Gallery will target broadleaf weeds only, albeit a more comprehensive list than those the Dimension will cover. Since these are different active ingredients, it is also possible to use both products if you need to do so to cover all the weeds you are needing to control.
Yes, Hi Yield Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension does need to be watered in with at least 1/2 inch of irrigation or rainfall after application in order to to activate the granules and get the product into the soil.
Hi-Yield Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension Herbicide can be applied to St. Augustine lawns. It is not specifically labeled for Floratam species. With this being a sensitive turfgrass, we suggest discussing product applications with the Master Gardener at your local cooperative extension office.
When using Hi-Yield Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension Herbicide in Northern areas like IL, you have different application rate options, depending on how long you need the residual to last, and whether you plan
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Yes Hi-Yield Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension Herbicide is labeled for Poa Annua aka annual bluegrass. Late summer application is most likely the end of august. Please contact the Master Gardener at your Local Cooperative Extension Office just to verify the application schedule.
Typically the best time to aerate is before applying a pre-emergent like
Ferti-Lome Winterizer and Weed Preventer II For Southern Grasses already contains
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Hi-Yield Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension Herbicide application rates vary according to what you are treating for and type of turf grass you have. Cool season grasses 2.4-9.2lbs per 1000sq. feet. Warm season grasses 3.5-9.2lbs per 1000sq. feet.
Almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting. You can calibrate this by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing 4 ounces of any type of product of similar granule size, or of the extinguish in the spreader. Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace. You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over a 1000 square feet.
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The turf herbicide and fertilizer components in Hi-Yield Weed and Grass Stopper with Dimension Herbicide