re: Scotts EZ Seed problems....

I cant tell you how much I appreciate the info. I'll see if I can get a better pic of the vine tomorrow for yall. There are some longer segments by the fence.

Also, do you think it would be an issue to apply the celsius now? Or should I wait until the yard maybe isn't under as much stress...

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need help on id’ing the vine. It’s not greenbrier which is good. I don’t see that vine in dfw so maybe craw can id.

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I’ve seen this weed before not but really sure what it is but I can find out.

Good to hear you have good drainage in the backyard. I’d recommend you go ahead spray the weeds in the healthy areas of the lawn, and dead areas where weeds are germinating.

Celsius and MSM Turf are good ones you can use in this heat without damaging the lawn but you might have some temporary yellowing. Celsius is expensive but a bottle will last several years so the annual cost really no higher other commonly used herbicides.

Virginian buttonweed is a perennial weed and comes back and as ronk said you need determination to keep it in check. But it’s kept in check by staying on top of it and spraying it in the spring when it first emerges. It will spread and take over a lawn if you neglect controlling it. Many/most of us deal with it in our yards.

Also as ronk also said your close up photos of the grasses showed showed gray leaf spot fungal disease so treat that with the fungicide he mentioned.

If you are new to all this keep posting and ask questions as there are a number of knowledgeable people on lawn care and management who post on this board that can guide as you learn what to do and equally important what not.

I think the vine may be morning glory. Ever see it produce purplish flowers?

Yes that is the correct fungicide. Just follow label directions on application rate and no surfactant is required.

No purple flowers that I've ever seen. Closer to the end of the vine, the while thing starts to turn a purple color though.


Looking further, it's definitely not morning glory

Shot him an email and this was his reply...

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I’m thinking Brunnichia ovata (redvine).  


I would try triclopyr (could injure lawn but would likely be effective) or some type of Trimec product (2,4-D + dicamba + mecoprop).  Trimec is labeled for lawns but it also will injure the lawn in hot weather.

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Yea I was going to hold off on applying it for now. The vine isn't a huge concern for me.