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Is it too early to apply a weed and feed to my yard?

Posted on 2/18/15 at 7:04 am
Posted by SmellslikeKevinBacon
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2012
6185 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 7:04 am
Clovers are out of control for some reason this year. Would it be too early to use weed and feed?
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 7:06 am to
Weed then feed

But yes, too early
Posted by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10110 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 7:19 am to
It's 31* right now, in Denham. Far too early. Use some 2-4-D to get those clovers in check. Your neighbors will thank you.

I'm not putting down anything for at least another 3-4 weeks, depending on temp.
Posted by 4WHLN
Drinking at the Cottage Inn
Member since Mar 2013
7579 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 7:47 am to
quote:

Use some 2-4-D to get those clovers in check


This

quote:

I'm not putting down anything for at least another 3-4 weeks, depending on temp.


And this
Posted by Rhino5
Atlanta
Member since Nov 2014
28897 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 7:52 am to
Weed now. Feed when it starts to green. The grass is dormant, so fertilizer isn't being used by the blades.
Posted by SmellslikeKevinBacon
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2012
6185 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:08 am to
Thanks!
Posted by fillmoregandt
OTM
Member since Nov 2009
14368 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:10 am to
I assume the same could be said St. Augustine grass? That it's too early, too cold, etc
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38725 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:17 am to
My question is about Atrazine vs. 24D.

If given the choice, which should be applied first?

Atrazine for it's pre emergent herbicide qualities, correct? Then 24D when you see broad leaves like Dandelions (which I already have) a few weeks later?
Posted by TigerTerd
Member since Sep 2010
2659 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 8:57 am to
Atrazine is a pre and post emergence. Most people stack 2-4d And atrazine because the atrazine doesn't kill clover.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32507 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 10:05 am to
Didn't we have this thread last week? Someone who is more TD saved than me can link
Posted by TNG8r
TN
Member since Sep 2014
1317 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 10:46 am to
quote:

depending on temp.


What is your recommended temp?
Posted by Geauxtiga
No man's land
Member since Jan 2008
34377 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:00 am to
quote:

What is your recommended temp?
For 24D, above 50 for sure. For fertilzer, when you see grass greening up, not broad leaf plants- grass.
Posted by ToulatownTiger
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2012
4597 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:02 am to
Blasted my rye grass with 13-13-13 monday before rain (baseball field). Cant wait to see it today.
Even better will be the 33-0-0 in about a month
Posted by Me4Heisman
Landmass
Member since Aug 2004
5509 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:29 am to
Is 2-4d safe for ST Aug?
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38725 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:35 am to
quote:

Is 2-4d safe for ST Aug?



Yes.
Posted by eng08
Member since Jan 2013
5997 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:38 am to
Read the directions on the bottle it has a dosage on there.
Posted by Me4Heisman
Landmass
Member since Aug 2004
5509 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 11:54 am to
Thanks
Posted by Citica8
Duckroost, LA
Member since Dec 2012
3665 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 12:30 pm to
quote:

Most people stack 2-4 and atrazine because the atrazine doesn't kill clover.
Atrazine doesn't kill clover but simazine does.
Posted by Geauxtiga
No man's land
Member since Jan 2008
34377 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 1:26 pm to
quote:

Blasted my rye grass with 13-13-13 monday before rain (baseball field). Cant wait to see it today.
Even better will be the 33-0-0 in about a month

Yeah that 33 kicks it in the arse.
Posted by Geauxtiga
No man's land
Member since Jan 2008
34377 posts
Posted on 2/18/15 at 1:27 pm to
quote:

Blasted my rye grass with 13-13-13 monday before rain (baseball field). Cant wait to see it today.
Even better will be the 33-0-0 in about a month

Yeah that 33 kicks it in the arse. Makes it beautiful.
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