Roundup would be good to use to kill anything in the bed now as well as spot treating with care on future weeds, then you could plant in 2 weeks and apply Snapshot 2.5 TG after planting for future prevention.
Since Snapshot is a pre-emergent herbicide and needs to be watered in, you want to be sure the area is not so dry or sloped that the product will not just run out of the area when you water it. You may want to use sprinklers, a hose, or a watering can to moisten the treatment area first to help the granules stay in place before activating with water.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is best applied directly to the soil and then watered in as it is a pre-emergent herbicide. If some granules get on the leaves during application, these should be knocked off if they do not come off after watering.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is applied at a rate of 2.3 to 4.6 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Please see the product label for complete application instructions
Snapshot 2.5 TG - 50 lbs. does not list Nassella trichotoma as tolerant to an application. This does not appear to be something common to the US so the manufacturer does appear to have tested Snapshot around it.
You should not apply Snapshot 2.5 TG where you are going to put in new plants for at least one year, per the product label. You can apply around new transplants once the soil is settled by packing and irrigation or rainfall.
Snapshot 2.5 TG states on the product label not to apply to cuttings that have been planted in pots for the flrst time.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is safe when used according to the product label. Ideally you would want to apply on a day with no wind to minimize excess drift of the product into non target areas. If you are wearing the proper PPE (personal protective equipment) as listed on the Product Label- long sleeve shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks- then there should be minimal chance of the product contacting your skin. If some does blow and touch your skin, just rinse and wash it with soapy water.
Yes, Snapshot 2.5 TG would be safe to use in an established ornamental area as directed on the product label.
Snapshot 2.5 TG lists several species of oak on the label as tolerable but does not specify blue oak. We would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer directly to confirm if there is not an issue, Dow can be reached at 800-992-5994.
Snapshot 2.5 TG cannot be used in areas where edibles are planted, or in areas that are being prepared for edibles to be planted. Casoron 4G is labeled for use around blueberries. It should be applied in the fall, once soil temperatures have dropped below 70 degrees and in the spring before soil temperatures have reached 50-55 degrees. The label states it should not be applied to blueberries until 4 weeks after transplanting.
The complete list of tolerable plants including palms that Snapshot 2.5 TG can be used on is found on the label here.
Yes, you can apply Snapshot 2.5 TG Herbicide over container-grown or field-grown Asian jasmine. Be sure that you water in the product as directed on the product label to release the active ingredient and carry it into the soil below the plants.
Snapshot 2.5 TG can be applied to damp ground from dew or a previous rain, but you would not want to apply when the ground is saturated or holding water. Snapshot does need to be activated by water within 3 days of application to be effective.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is not labeled to prevent wild onion and there is no pre-emergent that will. Wild Onion can be dug out to remove the bulbs for best non chemical results. You are just limited on what you can spray in areas with desirable plants and must spot treat directly with non selective herbicides.
Snapshot 2.5 TG Herbicide would not stop English Ivy from emerging. The best way to keep that species from coming back is with consistent efforts spot treating any new green plant tissue as soon as you see it emerging from the soil, and hand remove or rake out as much of the root system as you can. Pre emergents will not stop woody vine type plants from coming back.
Snapshot Herbicide is not for use around any edibles (especially herbs) or where you plan to plant edibles. If Snapshot has been used around herbs or other vegetables, you would need to discard of the plant/fruit and would need to wait a full year before you could harvest crops from an area treated with it or plant again in the area.
Snapshot 2.5 TG is a pre-emergent herbicide that needs to be activated with about 0.5 inches of rainfall or irrigation. If you are expecting extremely heavy rains, then it would be best to delay your application so that your barrier is not disturbed. Snapshot should be activated within 3 days of application for best results.
Snapshot 2.5 TG should not be applied to lawns or athletic fields. It is for landscaped areas as directed prior to weed germination.
