Best Weed Killer for Homeowners - All The Details You Need to Spray Safely

[@Thelawncarenut]

This video is not sponsored. I've been doing teaching in big box weed control for years because literally no one else does. Not even the companies themselves.

[@victorjohnson7319]

I'm in Georgia..how to control Nutsedge..I've used Image Red Label but it haven't been doing absolutely nothing.

[@byoloye]

You are right.. its surprising almost no one shows how they used this product.. I just wanted to compare notes

[@kobil316SH]

Yeah but how much did they give you

[@MsTvincent]

I’m ready for that this season has to bring. 💪

[@natashah9056]

I almost bought this the other day! Glad it's a good product!

[@MichaelRei99]

I think of lawsuits when I hear Roundup! I still use it though!

[@Thelawncarenut]

yeah I was curious to know what people thought of the brand - doesn't seem favorable, yet this brand is what dominates the shelves in big box stores. That is super interesting to me.

[@steffen707-]

Yay cool season Lawns! It was 86 in Central Wisconsin on Saturday, today it was 26 with snow on my lawn. 😂

[@Thelawncarenut]

I know! It's crazy. Tomorrow is supposed to be a little better at least.

[@theturfking5290]

I love when you’re in my box each week

[@ScottKelley]

MCPA, yeah you know me.... lmao... thank you for these gems. They brighten up my day.

[@STETS0N]

What kind lf grass would you recommend for over seeding (southern lawn) if i dont water my lawn?

[@forestwolf60]

For anyone who might be wondering about over applying this herbicide, I purposely applied 2x the recommendation (on a small section of my yard) & it didn't affect my centipede. However, I can't attest to other grass species.

[@davidcrowson4745]

HEY Mr LCN I'm up in your old neck of the woods Chicago.... My son just graduated f😮rom Navy boot camp at great lakes Illinois . Press on in the good work sir 👍.

[@Thelawncarenut]

congratulations! hoorah!

[@brianhahn3296]

Two tree weeks lol yep from Chicago, thanks for the vids good info

[@FreedomRock44]

Threw down Prodiamine today expecting rain tonight.......Window here is 12th to the 18th .....Forsythias are just blooming as well!!!!

[@chrishayes9855]

I've always used the full strength stuff on poison ivy or sidewalk / driveway tufts. I'm very allergic to poison ivy, so that's as close as I can get to "kill it with fire" without actually using fire. I'd love to see a series on small (city) lawns. There's a few unique challenges that are never addressed by professional channels such as yourself.

[@JEK]

Poison Ivy must die, with extreme prejudice☠️

[@Chi-TownToon]

Welcome back up North! If you ever need a yard to demonstrate on, your more than welcome to visit in Lansing, IL!😅

[@auxiliary]

When I hear round up, the first thing that comes to mind is nonhodgkin lymphoma

[@llamacebu216]

Are you spreading it by aerial? If not, I wouldn't worry if you're doing it correctly with a hand sprayer

[@auxiliary]

@@llamacebu216 no. I use it all the time. Was just being honest that it’s the first thing I think of

[@Thelawncarenut]

@@auxiliary it's such a polarizing brand isn't it? super interesting to read some of the other comments here.

[@MrTalkingtrue]

This stuff is absolutely shit when you have kids. The poison goes through your skin when your little one runs on it and the poison goes into the reproductive organ and destroys the dna 🧬. Enjoy your next generation!

[@ginoariel8697]

Yup, me too. Anyone know the ingredient that caused the class action lawsuit

[@colecrawford2242]

Love the videos. It would be awesome if you threw in a vlog-style video every once and a while.

[@drewslawncare1913]

When I hear roundup I think cancer and glyphosate and maybe a bit of lowes. Also I just got some image weed killer for southern lawns going to roll with that this year and probably mid summer do an app with celcusis to check out that product! also I will be at GIE this year I’m super excited hope to see you there!

[@earthandwind820]

True. Used to have to use pesticide at state and national parks for conservation work. Make sure to research which you’re using if next to a body of water (don’t want to have it stream to water that people/animals need and poison it)… Use PPE (mask, eye goggles, long sleeves/pants & gloves) when using pesticide or anything of the like

[@ickyinsaney21]

the soundtrack around 3:10 is on point my man! great vids love it

[@JulieRainyPDX]

I leave roundup hooked up to my garden hose. Sometimes neighborhood kids and their pets use my hose to get a quick drink and hose themselves on a hot day. Also use it in my bird baths since it's safe for humans and pets.

[@bobby-ov9qn]

Good luck with getting the sprayer attachment to work.

[@eliassevilla2475]

Thank you for sharing all of your tips. My question is after the weeds dye What or how do you get new grass in the same area. Thanks in advance

[@HeyMikeyLikesIt2]

I fill them in with Peatmoss, the St. Augustine grass runners will fill in the spots after a few weeks.

[@sheareeves21]

Thank you for sharing. I'd like to be a master of weed control but I am weary of how I might inadvertently damage my lawn using a broad application. Picking this product up today!

[@irlfan4]

I listen to a home and garden radio show here in Indy. When they suggest they have to kill it all, they say get some non-selective RoundUp. They then say if that name scares you, just find something that has Glyphosate. Ha!

[@gale212]

Don't tell me the church in Crown Point, Indiana is back!!!! I've watched that series so many times.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Got down some applications on Tuesday. Will be doing a followup very soon.

[@DanielMcNabb]

Thanks for this buddy! Looking good!

[@bradygaming5034]

Definitely will be trying that freedom fert you have for next month on my new sod it'll be planted about 40 days by then

[@shaunharrison9618]

I've been using this Roundup to treat my St Augustine in SW Florida. I like it. 👍

[@LawnNOrder]

I think of the best Big Box DIY store bought weed killer for my TTTF/KBG, that won’t kill the turf. Natria is my go to for the crack and crevices killer!

[@noahcarbon9549]

I put this over my whole lawn grass and all will it kill the grass also ???? I thought I could spray the whole lawn since it said it don’t kill grass ????

[@TerranceSTL]

LNC Thanks for the stickers with my order

[@MichaelRei99]

CNL!!

[@Jaredxstp]

I use this to spot spray weeds that appear in my yard and it works great. Sometimes I’ll get a random patch of clover and I’ll spray with this and check a few days later and clovers all dead

[@AngelGoddess44]

Newbie to lawn care... 👋🏾 Question: will this work on crabgrass?

[@shanew7361]

Can you use Weed B Gon in garden beds, uses 2-4 D and quinclorac just to kill the weeds? I have always used Roundup with glyphosate to kill all weeds and grass. Cool season grass here.

[@kappakumplete]

Thanks to you, I let my lawn care company go and I’m taking charge of my own yard from now on. I’m mowing high, already threw down some milo and pre-emergent. I’ve got some pesky weeds already established but I’ll be following your guidance on that as well. Can’t wait to see the transformation. Thanks for what you do!

[@Rocky-xx2zg]

Way to go. Same here. All those Lawn Care guys want to do is make money.

[@purplecty740]

​@@Rocky-xx2zg To their defense they offer a service most dont want to spend the the time on themselves. Same for mechanics. I am a first time homeowner trying to recover a slightly neglected front lawn and it definitely isn't easy without investing the time into researching and in top of that applying the research in hope for positive results. LCN is my go to for my turf education. Time to get to these dang dandelions...😂

[@Rocky-xx2zg]

@@purplecty740 Perhaps . But from my experience with these guys, they have a flat rate /sq. footage for lawn application . Anything above that: mulch, top soli, etc. they tend to price the work based on their view of the neighborhood. JMO

[@purplecty740]

Agreed

[@LaJoBa1]

I used the Concentrate... In the hose end sprayer, works pretty good.

[@dkaustin98]

This year many of the St. Augustine lawns in Shreveport, Louisiana have huge white patches. Even the laws whose owners spend every day working on their lawns have these bright white patches. The Crabgrass also turned a bright white. No joke, bright white patches. We did have a hard freeze in February. I'm curious if this is Frost Burn or do the lawns have something else going on. One other thing. Every yard, along the sidewalks and driveways, also have a bright white edge four to six inches wide. Any thoughts on this?

[@former80sdiva]

Same in Alabama, and I’ve been wondering if it was the hard freeze. My lawn looks terrible.

[@jvjdrn]

Same in Texas. Frost damage.

[@MeLlamoDJ]

Same in Texas. My front St Aug lawn got decimated. I think it was the long drought last summer combined with the hard freeze this past winter.

[@JulieRainyPDX]

Maybe the patches are the result of using toxic chemicals for too many years.

[@dkaustin98]

@@JulieRainyPDX The patches are from a late freeze. Gone now.

[@llamacebu216]

Need to step-up on the sticker game with the purchases! I'm a bigger sticker guy and was looking forward to a bold 'LCN' sticker for the tool boxes in the van. The one now reminds me of the Archie comics .. a little too colorful and cheesy for the sticker game on the van

[@Thelawncarenut]

will do

[@omarhernz7453]

New seeded lawn too? Bermuda is grown about 1 inch

[@SHAKYJAY75]

I over fertilizer my lawn. Now most of the grass is dry and dead. Do I cut low or continue to cut high?

[@bod4736]

Is roundup weed killer safe to use when over seeding?

[@Incrediblewash]

Hell nah 😂😂😂

[@HangryPandaMike]

Interesting. Might have to pick it up. Better in the morning or evenings to spray?

[@FreedomRock44]

Was going to put down a 22-0-4 on top but will throw er down in a couple of days???? thoughts Allyn???

[@Pittsburgh-412]

Just picked this up from home depot. They had a sale for 2 gallons of this for $25

[@Thelawncarenut]

that's a very good deal. good find!

[@bostonbladereviews919]

Hey brother great content! I purchased this today same exact stuff! I’m hesitant to use it . Only because I feel as though it’s gonna leave brown spots in my lawn. Where it’s going to look somewhat patchy if I use this! What are your thoughts sir?

[@guysolis5843]

Great video and presentation plus I am thoroughly impressed with your pronunciation of the chemicals..I'm in Denver, CO and I've only had one great lawn in the 25 years the little woman and I have lived here. We killed the lawn, rototilled in some manure and other great stuff and BAM...we had a perfect green carpet but the sun killed it...since then we planted clover. It looked great but the weeds killed it off..I want to plant Kentucky Bluegrass from seed this fall. Will the product you highlight here be ok for a blanket spray (900sf) so I can plant this fall? Fall comes in October here...thanks!

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Will the more friendly version kill bermuda grass in my tall fescue lawn?

[@unknownperson9442]

Just moved into a new home…new grass..st.Augustine…Huge yard over 2200 sq feet…do I need to do a soil test or can just get some fertilizer?

[@MyGuyKirby]

I was told by Ag Professor to not use on my Zoysia (Jamur) during warm weather, it was killing the weeds but harming the grass. Image was ok in Houston heat.

[@Thelawncarenut]

Yes I agree - the version for warm season lawns has label directions not to spray when it's over 85F. When it gets warm I switch the Celsius herbicide.

[@justinsalazar1685]

After my first application how long do I wait to water

[@Kevin-mm6xm]

Looked at Roundup and says "kills 96 different kinds of weeds." Weed B gon says "kills 250 kinds of weeds." Spectracide say "kills 460 kinds of weeds." I'm afraid I won't get the same results with Roundup as I would with the other 2 lawn weed killers. I'm only spot spraying on my Floratam so I'm not too worried about the "not for use on Floratam St. Augustine" on Weed B gon and Spectracide. Could you comment on merits of each of the 3 products?

[@joetarpey3483]

I got a question. I have a mix of cool season grass and warm season in my lawn. This year got a bunch of weeds. What is the best weed killer for me to use? I am from PA.

[@WoodyWoodworker]

I am a bit confused, I read many reviews complaining that it ruined their law (photos included) and on the other hand I can almost just find good reviews that are based on a promotion. What is your long term take on this product?

[@dustingermain7037]

Is this temperature dependent like a lot of lawn weed killers or can it be applied during warmer months (temps above 85F)?

[@TheErichicks]

Can you use this in flower beds to kill weeds?

[@petertrigiani3129]

Hi Allyn, How do you feel about combining Barricade 4FL and Meso 4SC in a pre-emergent weed treatment for a lawn in SW New York state? Yes? No? Your knowledgeable expertise would be appreciated . Thanks

[@miltonir36]

Hello , I apply this product en also is killing my st Agustine grass to what I do wrong?

[@marciopdm]

Ok Allyn …. How about 2-4 D on Floratam St Augustine …. I thought 2-4D was not good for Floratam St Aug ….

[@TheGageDane]

What would you use to blanket spray a 40% weed filled yard? .4 Acres total

[@houstonpatriot59]

How long do you have to wait to spot treat weeds after applying Prodiamine Thanks for all the DIY videos Kirk

[@Thelawncarenut]

After you water your prodiamine in with 1/2" of irrigation or rainfall, then you can spot spray anytime after. all good!

[@murillos985]

Any recommendation for black spots, or maybe insects on the trees crape Myrtle?

[@veronicasmemories]

First thing I think of when I hear round up is definitely Toy Story 2

[@KyM7071]

HI. I would like to ask you what kind of grass to use for a shady area and also for a sunny area. Thank you

[@jvjdrn]

Shade: palmetto Saint Augustine. Sun: palmetto Saint Augustine

[@noelsooley2657]

I purchased par3 few years ago and use it sparingly Do you think the roundup rtu is a better choice for cold climates I acquired par3 couple years ago and find that is fairly hard on the grass but maybe I’m throwing down a little heavy Thoughts?

[@irmabareno4467]

How safe is this for animals and children?

[@frankhdez19]

Hi what would I use for blanket spraying?

[@911lucy69]

Thank you. I bought a jug of round up but it does not have that spray pump you used. Where can I buy one?

[@Thelawncarenut]

I found it at Home Depot

[@FreedomRock44]

Hey I know where you are......and you used your lawn boy on that lawn!!!!!!! That goes back!!!!!

[@JPSola5iver]

4:07 Cool season lawn. Just because I'm in MN

[@frankleahy4309]

What do you recommend for Blanket spray?

[@bigbearbear5458]

Does anyone know what they use in those Ready To Use (RTU) products that makes them have such a long shelve life? When you mix your own from concentrate, you have to use up the chemical fairly quickly or they will become ineffective, but manufacturers added something into those RTU products and that made them very stable. If anyone know what was added, please post. Thanks.

[@Thelawncarenut]

that's a really good question. I've not tested this but I believe that the stuff you and me mix up from concentrates may also last a long time too. Key is to keep sunlight out of it.

[@jaime9037]

Injust put down Scotts Bonus S Weed and Feed. Can I still use Round up on the lawn?

[@everlastinglawnandgarden54]

Hey Al, thanks for all the knowledge you give. The one question I have is, do you think that poison ivy killer that round up makes work on regular ivy. Or do you think I can just cut it down as low as possible and put some top soil and then seed. New home crazy overwhelmed with ivy.

[@southtexasSunandsea]

Does roundup southern work on GREEN KYLLINGA

[@vonswelllathan2154]

Do i pull the weeds when dead or will it remove by itself? Why did it leave brown spots? Please help it did kill the weed in less than one day.

[@stephineellerbe3526]

So after the weeds are gone, do you then add a feeder for the grass so it fills the spot?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Here is full training on how to take care of your lawn, step by step yardcarebootcamp.com

[@WhittyPics]

I didn't know Roundup for laws was the same as Image. My experience with Image is that it works SLOWLY

[@FreedomRock44]

Nice you brought the EGO to your old stomping grounds!!!!!!

[@bobhouston6409]

Is this good for both broad leaf and grassy weeds?

[@scubadiverdown]

HELP! I'm being overtaken by MOSS! My neighbor's side yard is 1/2 moss. It has infiltrated my lawn. How do I eradicate it? It's patchy all over. In some places my backpack blower my peel it off the soil. I would appreciate your expert advice. PLEASE! I'm not "Green with envy or much green healthy grass" but green with MOSS. Thank you, KN

[@boardguy55]

MossEx! Works well!

[@justinschuyler]

Gloves, pants, boots?!?! I smell a sponsored video.

[@Thelawncarenut]

No way. Bayer has no idea who I am. I did this because of questions I get about it .

[@elian222]

Image works very well but it tends to burn the surrounding grass some (at least I can say it does for St Aug) even at the prescribed application rates. The grass does eventually green back so it doesn't actually kill it so there's that...

[@GrassDaddy]

The only thing I don't like about the roundup products is the confusion of the name. Otherwise I've found they work really well for what they are made for!

[@peupeuguy310]

safe for fescue ?

[@rogerspaulding6569]

Will this work on oxalis in Bermuda?

[@4wardnthought234]

The first thing that I think of when I hear Roundup? "If you have non-Hodgkin's lymphoma you might be entitled to a settlement..." Roundup works great, I use it liberally. But it's odd the lawyer cartel isn't pursuing Ortho who makes the exact same product. Maybe because the parent company (Scotts) doesn't have a fraction of the money that Roundup owners do (Bayer). It makes you wonder if the fear mongering about roundup is even true.

[@brianjorgensen5074]

Roundup for lawns by its self doesn't always kill clover... add tiny bit of baby shampoo to original formula if applying to clove

[@tashrayt4398]

Hi Allen, thanks for the video! Question: I have cool season lawn and I bought two bags of Carbon X back in 2020 and am now planning to use it this month. Will I be at risk for putting down this product if it’s 3 years old? Like burning for example. Just looking for anything I may need to be concerned about. Thx!

[@Thelawncarenut]

It won't burn anything. If you've kept it dry it shouldn't be lumpy and will spread well. You could probably sell them on Ebay for $200 each if you wanted to go that route. . 🤣

[@tashrayt4398]

@@Thelawncarenut thanks!! Yeah I was actually thinking a lot of folks were disappointed they don’t make carbon X anymore and I could prob make some money haha! 😃

[@notreallyme425]

I’ve got a grassy weed in my yard in spots. I thought it was crabgrass but the box store stuff I’ve used in the past to control crabgrass didn’t do anything to it. Any chance this will work on it?

[@bradflesher3632]

it will not kill crabgrass.

[@notreallyme425]

@@bradflesher3632 what I’ve got is not crabgrass, it’s thinner and stands more upright. But it’s similar in looks and it’s spreading. I’ve decided to spot kill with regular Roundup and send the spots after. Nothing seems to work on it. Maybe Poa, but I’m not sure.

[@davidroberson8483]

Will it kill dollar weed?

[@leonwashington241]

Why it can’t be used over the whole yard just wanna know

[@ashishpatel350]

This or spectracide?

[@warrencollings9784]

Round up safe for lawns killed a lot of my Saint Augustine grass. What did I do wrong?

[@Thelawncarenut]

typically when I hear this it's one of two things, especially in FL: either something you thought was grass was actually a weed and the herbicide did it's job. or the weeds you killed were so large they left holes in the lawn and it appears to be dead grass when it's not.

[@warrencollings9784]

It’s new construction. Sod was put down 3-4 months ago. Could it be I forgot to shake the bottle of round up?

[@Thelawncarenut]

@@warrencollings9784 I doubt it's that. Did you spray on a very hot day? That is the only other thing I can think of - if it got over 85F that day and up into the 90s that could cause adverse effects

[@cherit34638]

Is there a benefit to spraying weeds versus just pulling them out by hand?

[@wsmart88]

Time, effort and effectives. Imagine trying to pick thousands of individual clovers

[@Thelawncarenut]

for sure pull by hand as your first and best choice,. weed pulling tools can work well too.

[@cherit34638]

@@Thelawncarenut Thank you

[@cherit34638]

Should I be aerating my St Augustine lawn?

[@Thelawncarenut]

@@cherit34638 no need for that. SA has stron stolons that can tack into the soil. If you use liquid Air8 spray, that will help too.

[@jayelias6626]

What can I use to kill goatheads in my yard!!

[@GamerGee]

2:51 what about citra blue?

[@jamescovino436]

Allyn, how does this work with clover? Can’t seem to get rid of it.

[@Thelawncarenut]

The one for cool season lawns - I'm not sure yet. Just sprayed some yesterday as a test but won't see results for at least a week.

[@JDrach30]

Hey Allyn, has there been an update on how this performed with cool season grasses? We had another mild winter and I'm already seeing clover in the yard here in NWIN . Just bought some pre-emergent and flagship from the store. Going full swing with self-servicing the lawn. Cheers!@@Thelawncarenut

[@Thelawncarenut]

@@JDrach30 This isn't too effective on clover - Speedzone is what you want here early in the spring

[@JDrach30]

@@Thelawncarenut Thanks for the info. Speed zone rings a bell from last year researching. Thank you!

[@donavonlewis1039]

how do we kill wild Bermuda in St. Augustine grass?

[@LaJoBa1]

Btw Torpedo grass seed is sold at a big box store I was at... Do we want that in our yards?

[@jonpferreira]

Absolutely not! That stuff will invade and not die. I’m suffering with an invasion of it now in my St. Augustine and nothing will kill it without killing the lawn too.

[@LaJoBa1]

@@jonpferreira I think I gotta problem!!! It's an invasion In my Bermuda. 😠

[@jonpferreira]

@@LaJoBa1 yeah the stuff is horrendous. It’s all over my neighborhood too. It’s like terminal cancer.

[@kimb8773]

Did it ever occur to anyone that having a "green manicured" lawn is the reason why our bee population is in decline? Flowers and weeds exist for a reason. Whoever planted that idea in America has contributed to our downfall because one of the things that made our country great was the availability of natural resources. The weeds that you kill have flowers and those flowers feed things. Because of the green manicured lawn pressure - flowers and food have become hostage so good job in feeding the machine. The enemy has won already.

[@Thelawncarenut]

I'm not sure how often you fly on airplanes but I used to travel 35 weeks a year - looking down, the vast majority of the USA is NOT covered in "green manicured lawns". Do you know how much of the US land mass lawns make up?

[@JulieRainyPDX]

Amen to natural gardening! I have a small yard with pretty clover that is always green and very easy to mow with a push mower. And it attracts lots of bees all day. They leave my pets and me alone when we walk through it. 🐾

[@huf_fitness26]

Ahh someone defending bees. Trust me there will forever be bees no matter how many manicured lawns there are. 🫢

[@trey631]

KILLS EVERYTHING!