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Any Experiences with Ortho Weed Clear?

Posted on 3/7/24 at 8:52 am
Posted by Tiger328
Member since Mar 2017
505 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 8:52 am
I bought a bottle of the ortho weed clear that you attach to a garden hose. It claims to clear 250 weeds in less than 5 hours without harming grass. I live in SELA with a mix of centipede and Bermuda (Bermuda has rapidly taken over by back yard)
Posted by poochie
Houma, la
Member since Apr 2007
6285 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 8:57 am to
If it sounds too good to be true….
Posted by ronk
Member since Jan 2015
6205 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 9:06 am to
It is the exact same as Fertilome's weed free zone just with water.
Posted by Tiger328
Member since Mar 2017
505 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 9:09 am to
So is that a good thing? Don’t want to ruin my lawn, just want to get rid of all the clovers and other weeds I don’t know the name of. My yard is a mess! Always super hesitant to treat my yard these days with two very active pups
Posted by CrawDude
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2019
5267 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 10:04 am to
quote:

So is that a good thing? Don’t want to ruin my lawn, just want to get rid of all the clovers and other weeds I don’t know the name of. My yard is a mess! Always super hesitant to treat my yard these days with two very active pups

Yes it’s a good thing - as Fertilome WZF or equivalent is a good lawn herbicide. Just make sure you follow label directions. And don’t expect to see “dead” weeds in 5 hours, depending on weeds sprayed, may be a week or 2. Patience is required for lawn weed control.

The dogs will be fine - might want to keep them off the lawn until the herbicide dries - maybe an hour or 2.
Posted by Tiger328
Member since Mar 2017
505 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 10:13 am to
Awesome, thank you! What do you suggest, and when do you suggest, I spray feed?
Posted by ronk
Member since Jan 2015
6205 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 10:14 am to
Do a granular fert instead of liquid. As temps rise you can very easily give your grass tip burn.
Posted by Tiger328
Member since Mar 2017
505 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 10:16 am to
Okay awesome! What kind of granular fertilizer then?
Posted by bayoubengals88
LA
Member since Sep 2007
18933 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 10:47 am to
For general purposes, it’s hard to go wrong with any 10-10-10 or 13-13-13.

The numbers represent the percentage of macronutrients present in the product.
Posted by ronk
Member since Jan 2015
6205 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 10:55 am to
Site One is going to have some good options. 16-0-8 or 16-0-4 or 25-3-5 for St Aug or centipede. Something in the 30% N range for bermuda.
Posted by Tiger328
Member since Mar 2017
505 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 4:07 pm to
If I apply the weed clear today, when should I apply the fertilizer
Posted by ronk
Member since Jan 2015
6205 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 6:37 pm to
Same day, tomorrow, when you have time. They mutually exclusive
Posted by Tiger328
Member since Mar 2017
505 posts
Posted on 3/7/24 at 7:00 pm to
All of your answers are much appreciated! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Posted by TDsngumbo
Alpha Silverfox
Member since Oct 2011
41616 posts
Posted on 3/8/24 at 7:33 pm to
I’ve had good results with it but this thread taught me it’s the same as WFZ. Never knew that before.
Posted by Bayou
CenLA
Member since Feb 2005
36820 posts
Posted on 3/9/24 at 8:04 am to
I've had positive experiences with Ortho Weed B Gone. Adding a wee bit of ammonium sulfate seems to create better and quicker results.
Posted by jsk020
Nola
Member since Jan 2013
1699 posts
Posted on 3/9/24 at 5:23 pm to
I just used this product and it killed everything but my grass. Also it rained like 2 hours after I applied it and it still worked
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