Easily get and keep your mulch beds grass & weed free by following these 3 tips!

[@eric95423]

Watching this video on killing weeds in mulch beds was an absolute delight! Not only did it provide clear and practical methods for tackling pesky weeds, but it also presented them in a visually engaging and easy-to-follow format. I found myself fully immersed in the process, and the results were incredibly satisfying to witness. This video is a must-watch for anyone looking to maintain a pristine mulch bed without breaking the bank. Kudos to Budget Lawn for delivering such valuable and enjoyable content!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you! Very much appreciated!🙏🙏

[@matthewkania9347]

Bro made his comment with chat gpt

[@tankdarla637]

i have been a professional lawn jockey for decades and I love your lawn, especially the front, freaking perfect, less is more! I actually agree with everything you said in this video, wow, extremely rare. Best point made... ONLY use weed tarp under rocks. Weed tarp is evil!

[@BudgetLawns]

Much appreciated. Thank you. Glad to have ya here on the channel! 👊👊

[@allboutthemojo]

​@@BudgetLawns safe to spray if you have banana and small palms planted in your beds? Or will this hurt all plants?

[@BudgetLawns]

@@allboutthemojo Use with caution around desirable plants. Too much overspray can harm or kill them.

[@allboutthemojo]

@@BudgetLawns thank you!

[@ChefDevo1776]

Side note: be careful not to step where you sprayed then step in the grass. Not that I’ve ever done that 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@BudgetLawns]

Yup. Great advice! No bueno. Appreciate ya watching and adding that. 👊

[@DaddingAllDay]

I thought I had fungus... nope... walked through my glyphosate..

[@BudgetLawns]

Bummer 🤦‍♂️

[@RedHaloManiac95]

@@DaddingAllDay dang foot fungus

[@staceyroberts3468]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DaddingAllDay]

I am one who let my bed get out of hand... sacrificed a few plants, but this is the same thing I did to get it back. Excellent video!

[@BudgetLawns]

Happens to the best of us buddy. Thanks so much. Appreciate ya chiming in.

[@christenrenay]

Thank you so much for this video!! I have been searching for details like this to help me get my garden bed and lawncare under control. 1000x thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

You're very welcome. So glad it helps. Appreciate ya watching.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

What are your thoughts on Preen?

[@BudgetLawns]

I used it once on top of the mulch and had good results, but I think I'll save the money from now on and just pull weeds or zap bermuda if I see it. Weeds are easy to pull from the mulch layer. Thanks for watching.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@BudgetLawns thanks

[@squid8616]

Awesome timing for this video. I just renovated our front flower bed and made it bigger and added bushes. Actually just used that product yesterday to kill off the grass and weeds before laying down the fabric and mulch.

[@BudgetLawns]

Saweet. Nice call on the expansion. Always worth having more bed space and less grass in my opinion. Thanks so much for watching.

[@gonzo191]

Never and I repeat, never let weeds get out of control. A little time now saves a lot more time in the future. I do this as well, but sometimes I'm lazy and let the weeds get slightly out of control and I pay for it.

[@BudgetLawns]

💯💯 thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@lanieroutside]

Looking good! Good call on not putting the fabric under the mulch. My beds have it from a previous owner and it is a pain when it starts deteriorating!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks buddy. Good to know. If the mulch does its job and weeds are zapped, weed fabric is a waste. 👊👊

[@linda1541]

When the weeds and grass die, do you pull the dead weeds and grass out? I killed some grass in my mulch area but now I can still see the grass, but it’s brown .

[@BudgetLawns]

I leave it there and it’ll break down over time. Thanks for watching.

[@UrbanDadLife2024]

Great tips..the trick is to stay on top of it.. I try and take a stroll around the yard every evening to keep the weeds at bay...

[@BudgetLawns]

Got to. It gets outta control fast. Thanks brother!

[@jenniferjohnson2347]

Thank you so much. My re-mulching project is going to be a nightmare, but I’m going to get through it, and keep up with it like you advised. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BudgetLawns]

You got this! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Good luck!

[@JustMe65573]

I used this and sprayed the mulch, it killed every plant I had which was a lot, it spread to areas I didn't even spray and killed plants.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 thanks for the feedback.

[@chaderic27]

The comfort sprayer automatic continuous sprayer battery powered is life changing...Well worth the money

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. May give that a shot next time I buy. Appreciate ya.

[@TylerTylerTylerTylerTyler]

I just mulched an existing bed in my parents' Crowne Zoysia yard. I scalped the grass in the bed first, then put two layers of cardboard down and about 3-4 inches of mulch, and dug a 6 inch straight edge around the perimeter to hopefully keep those Zoysia rhizomes from invading. I am worried the grass will come up through the plants that were already in the bed since I had to leave a gap in the mulch around the base of each one, but I am hoping I can keep it under control so my parents can enjoy it for years to come! We also have really prolific nutsedge in our area so I'm praying the cardboard and mulch will be able to smother enough of it so I can manage it. Any pointers are welcome! Also, great video!

[@BudgetLawns]

Sounds like you’ve done a solid job. Now it’s just a bit of a waiting game. Any zoysia or sedges you see come through just zap em like in this video. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@davidgonzales-ec8bo]

"Before we get to the last thing you're screwing up." That was sooooo funny. Thats why i watch. Lol

[@BudgetLawns]

🤣🤣🤣 I’ve screwed up a many a times too. Appreciate you!

[@kleenk8]

Yep...that stuff works great. I use the battery powered wand though, then use the big refill. Batteries last a long time. When I spray the few weeds that pop up occasionally, I talk to them, and tell them to enjoy the drink. Yard looks great BTW.

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha, I like your style. I may need to get the battery one next time. Appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@hogginstein2425]

That’s a beautiful backyard!!! The retaining wall🔥

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching. 👊👊

[@jenniferlettich5820]

This year I'm trying rubber mulch in my planting beds.. I'm tired of spraying weeds, pulling weeds etc.. Really nice yard!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Let me know how that goes. Appreciate you!

[@huntressangel3992]

I just did a couple of flower beds with this last week, do you pull the grass after the 7 days or do you apply a second application before you remove the Thatch and debries? looks like it started to kill but I still see some green:( I really want to get it all out. Thanks for the video, looks really good.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Just keep at it and you'll get there! I don't pull anything. Just zap it till it dies and leave it.

[@huntressangel3992]

@@BudgetLawns I I shall. Thank you for your reply. have a great weekend.

[@SometimeAgo65]

I love Bermuda grass but I hate it!!! Its tough and loves to creep into the beds. How do you get rid of the grass and weeds in existing flower beds without killing your shribs and flowers though?

[@BudgetLawns]

Hand pulling and digging is definitely the safest way. Once these beds are full, they shouldn’t get too many weeds in em. That’s the plan at least. Thanks for watching.

[@evosahlik]

Nice job creating a gap between the lawn and the beds. How did you do that exactly? What stops the runners from the lawn reaching into the beds?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Just pushed the mulch back and edge with a string trimmer like I would against concrete. Over time, the edge gets more defined. Some runners make it through but that's just part of it. Bermuda will find its way anywhere. Thanks for watching.

[@JRHatJRH]

Ok. I’m gunna do everyone a huge favor. 8:45 video to tell you to spray grass and weed killer on weeds that grow in mulch. Literally. Literally, literally 8:45 to say that. You’re welcome.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks for watching and the feedback. Sounds a little like whining though, but that's ok. It helps me and others. Some people can't help themselves when a video doesn't meet their needs. Instead of moving onto one that does, they want to blame the creator instead of taking the blame at being bad at searching for the type of content that suits them best. As a matter of fact, you don't need a video at all to use this product successfully. I never watched one. Instead, you could just read the manufacture's label and kill the weeds without KZbin's help at all like I did. But some people, obviously not you, are visual learners and need someone to spell things out like I have here to be confident enough to use a product like this. That's who this video is for and who I'm trying to help. People who are hesitant to use weed killers just need someone to simplify it for them without having to decipher what the bottle says, as that can sometimes be confusing for folks. Again, thanks for watching. No doubt the people who fit your description and not the ones I've described will bow down to you for your comment. You are their knight in shining armor that has saved 8:45 of their lives. Well done! 👏👏

[@lens7859]

Looks great! But how close can you spray in the mulched area if you have shrubs and flowers? Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. You want to keep the spray off any plants that you don’t want harmed. Appreciate ya watching.

[@jlreyes7424]

Very nice back yard! Congrats men

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you! Arkansas Tech? I grew up in Russellville. Born and raised there. Appreciate ya watching.

[@tin94122]

I've had major problems with my mulched area. Thanks for the tip!

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Hope it helps. Thanks for watching.

[@96JeSuis]

Do I still spray the weeds and grass even if k have plants in my mulch bed

[@BudgetLawns]

You can but you need to be careful not to spray your plants. The product could harm or kill them. I’d pull the weeds and spray the grass. Weeds are easier to pull by hand than grass, especially Bermuda. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@ross8859]

Great advice as usual! Just dug out rock garden this week so I’ll have to be on the look out for weeds and grass as I turn it into a mulch bed.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank ya. For sure. You’ll wanna keep an eye out. It can happen fast if you’re not on top of it. Good luck the rest of the way on your project.

[@joshuabevier]

Is this product a danger to bushes or trees?

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes, you want to keep it off anything that you don’t want damaged.

[@JBALLER02]

Did you tarp the mulch areas? Or just spray weed and grass control?

[@BudgetLawns]

No weed barrier. Just spot spraying and some preen. Thanks for watching.

[@CarlosRodriguez-vg2ob]

Great video but what do you do when you are trying to keep weed or grass out of the mulch in your flowerbeds

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks, I just stay on top of killing them. Gotta be diligent about it before it gets outta hand.

[@tomdumay3885]

Do you use weed barrier/fabric under the mulch?

[@BudgetLawns]

No. Only under rock.

[@ramyameyyazhagan7684]

I have an area in my front yard where I have turned it into a flower bed , I have see lots of grass growing on it along with my flower plants , would this help?

[@rmitconsulting2234]

I have a question, Do you have any videos on putting in a stone and rock walkway?

[@BudgetLawns]

This is the closest I’ve got. Teacher creates shocking lawn & landscaping transformation on summer break by himself! You can too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bEhHacnNuDhLM Hope it helps. Thanks for watching.

[@InfamousEdgar]

Wow your lawn is beautiful I wish mine looked like that. I'm trying so hard buy like you said im not Consistent. I will try harder thanks for the video

[@Jimw82]

When i put pre emergent in the yard i put it in the beds also

[@bobzilla6618]

I've never been disappointed with the Spectracide products as well. Great tips as always brother! 🤜🤛. I still need to work on making a bed for the hostas around the side of the house. I'd definitely say your grass doesn't look too shabby at all!

[@BudgetLawns]

Always works. Thanks brother. Appreciate ya tuning in and commenting as always.

[@Aerialphotovito]

Great advice and tips Travis Thanks for sharing

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank ya buddy. Hope you're well!

[@Jaymayonline]

I bought a craftsman electric sprayer that can get screwed on to the weed killer bottle and it makes killing the weeds a lot easier!!! That is my go to killer too

[@BudgetLawns]

That's a great idea. Thanks so much for watching and sharing.

[@TreyWaters]

One product that really helps is Preen. I spread it 3-4 times per year, and it keeps the weeds and grasses way down in the mulched areas so I need to spray herbicides even less. It is a pre-emergent, so if you've already got weeds it doesn't help. But once you clear them out, Preen helps to prevent new weeds from popping up.

[@BudgetLawns]

Great feedback. These are the weeds and grasses that broke through the Preen. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@alwaysforward28]

i have bermuda crossing over into the mulched circle around my trees. if I spray the bermuda about two feet from the base of my tree, will the tree be ok you think?

[@BudgetLawns]

I’m would definitely read the label for that. I’m not sure what it says regarding trees as I’ve never sprayed around one. Sorry. Thanks for watching.

[@pat2982]

What is the ground cover your going to put in those mulched areas

[@BudgetLawns]

Looking at blue rug juniper and ajuga for sure. Still deciding on one or two more. Thanks for watching.

[@raw_va]

The gravel by the AC unit. Is that because of the condensate that enters the yard? I have a spot in my back yard that gets a muddy mess. Looking for ideas to fix this.

[@BudgetLawns]

Kinda sorta. I just really wanted a dry creak bed as an added lawn feature. It also helps keep rain water from coming off the hillside and reaching the house. It's helped with drainage while being an empty out for the AC drain. Thanks for watching and the question.

[@tomdumay3885]

Great video! Wondering your thoughts on mulch dye.

[@BudgetLawns]

Fresh mulch every other year or so is my preferred method. Not a fan of dealing with the dye.

[@hedhntress1]

Can you respond why you didn’t put landscaping fabric under the mulch to prevent weeds & grass?

[@Ashish_Singhh]

Hey there, question - i have roses and few other plans in my flower bed / mulch area, will the weed/grass killer harm my plans?

[@sur6e]

Can you use that in mulch around a tree? Or will it kill the tree? I got some grass coming through the mulch. Or better to dig it out and replace with a thick layer each time?

[@BudgetLawns]

If your tree is established you’d be fine. If it’s new I would dig out. Thanks for watching.

[@sur6e]

@@BudgetLawns had it about a year. Thx

[@HarshTruth711]

Nothing works...I spray the beds and put dwn mulch and days later Grass is springing up...I think I'm going to thin on the mulch...its sooooo taxing

[@BudgetLawns]

Yeah, you need to go a few inches thick. Have you tried a Preen for mulch beds? That worked great for me. Thanks for watching.

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s easy. Bought it at Lowe’s. Follow the label. Shake it onto the mulch and water it in. 👍👍

[@HarshTruth711]

@BudgetLawns Oh just looked up Preen mulch, that makes so much more sense, I'm gonna try that thx so much 👍🏼

[@HarshTruth711]

@BudgetLawns oh so the liquid is better than the actual mulch with Preen made into it?....thts the one I was looking at

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Happy to help.

[@TheXerosyn]

So how about if I have shrubs in my bed. I worry about spraying next to them and killing them, esp when we are selling the house next year.

[@BudgetLawns]

Spray with caution. Thanks for watching.

[@TheXerosyn]

@@BudgetLawns what spray would you suggest, and would I wanna use any cardboard or that lawn paper stuff before mulching to help prevent further weeds?

[@BudgetLawns]

I don’t use any weed barrier, only mulch. I use the Spectracide weed and grass killer. It will kill anything it touches so again, spray with caution.

[@TheXerosyn]

@@BudgetLawns once again appreciate the responses. How far would you say to stay from the shrubs? a foot, more?

[@BudgetLawns]

Anytime. I’ve used cardboard in the past to act as a shield. It’s hard to say a distance because it really depends on I f there’s any breeze at all.

[@09198126]

Glad I came across your channel! I'm in NWA!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Same here! No better place in the state. Appreciate ya watching!

[@jeffreyrimmer6449]

So no fabric under mulch beds, I just need to spray or hoe current weeds out? Or- cover and spray weeds that appear thru mulch? Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

Spray or hoe weeds out. Then pull or spray any weeds that pop up thereafter. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@BudgetLawns]

And NO fabric under mulch.

[@jeffreyrimmer6449]

@@BudgetLawnsthanks dude! On it!

[@joshuaescamilla6390]

Hello! Weeds are definitely getting into my mulch areas. Are there any fertilizers I can apply instead of using any chemicals?

[@fantabulastic6734]

I am going to try this. I am going to do pictures through the process and see if this really works.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 thanks for watching.

[@celticcraps]

What about when you gave ground cover, bushes, crepe myrtle trees and other plants you want to keep. Won't the weed and grass killer and/or vegetation killer kill those plants as well if its not selective?

[@BudgetLawns]

Yup. You would want to be very careful. However, part of the ground cover and bushes job is to prevent weeds as well. Once all of its filled in with those, I’ll just be handpicking what I see. Thanks for watching.

[@chrisp.76]

If you keep the lawn at 3-31/2” you won’t get as many weeds and you won’t have to mow as often. You can get it to look as good as yours does now.

[@BudgetLawns]

Bermudagrass develops a thicker turf less likely to have weed pressure when mowed at an inch or less. You are right for many other turf types. Thanks so much for watching.

[@btsot7191]

Thank you for this video and your tips! I don't think I've ever come across a video where every comment has gotten a response. I'm sure your viewers appreciated that but it was also nice to see! I know people have lives and get busy but still, you responded to all of your comments, that's so nice. Even though I saw this asked a few times, I still wanted to clarify and make sure. Do you just keep spraying the weeds that grow in mulch until they die or better to pull the weeds and then spray the area to prevent it from coming back? Also should you pull it once it dies and still spray after you pull the dead weed out or just pull it out, no spray? sorry that's a lot

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate that. Try to do my best to help folks. Once I spray it once, it's usually done for. It'll die and I just leave it there. I only spray the ones that are difficult to pull, like bermuda. If it's easy to pull it, I'd rather do that than spray. But bermudagrass invading mulch is hard to pull. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching!

[@sebastiangarcia41910]

Please make a video on how you get those edges and how you maintain them?

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 I’ll try to work on one for ya. Appreciate ya watching.

[@dinahmichael5683]

Beautiful Lyn, great job! Is it OK to do this in the backyard where I have dogs?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. I have a 60lb dog that walks through all of this. Messes the mulch up a bit but that’s ok in the long run. Thanks for watching.

[@W3sker]

Would this product affect new seeding? I’m planning to renovate my lawn soon and I’ve learned I should kill the weeds b4 I start seeding.

[@BudgetLawns]

Lots of folks will blast their lawns with a product like this before renovating. I don’t have first hand experience but from what I hear these chemicals can stay in the soil for some time but shouldn’t effect your seeding as the product works through the leaves. However you may want to plan to use it a few weeks before seeding. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@jenniferturner23]

Great advice, neighbor! Would you shy away from using this in a flower bed?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank ya. No, I will be using it when the beds are full of plants. You just have to be a little more cautious around the ones you don't want to kill. Appreciate ya watching as always!

[@mikejm89]

Might be a dumb question, but is that spectracide weed and grass killer safe to use around bushes and flowers?

[@BudgetLawns]

No dumb questions here. I would use it with extreme caution. It can harm or kill the plants you don't want it to. My preference is to hand pick around my plants. That's what I'll do once I get them planted. Thanks for watching.

[@mikejm89]

@BudgetLawns Sounds good, thank you for the advice. And no problem, it's a great informative video.

[@2080bop]

Is there any way to get grass out of a flower bed w/o killing the flowers?

[@photomode_official]

I'm guessing from your shirt that you're in AR. I'm trying to keep up with my first house in Springdale! So many weeds everywhere. Thanks for the tips.

[@BudgetLawns]

Sure am. NWA just like you. Lots of vids on the channel that will help get you going big time. Glad ya found me. Appreciate ya!

[@ReaperOfPuppets]

can you spray this stuff around trees and bushes or will it damage them as well?

[@BudgetLawns]

You should use caution around desirable plants. It can harm or kill them if too much spray gets on them. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@Johnnie_Jumper]

How thick is the mulch?

[@BudgetLawns]

3-4 inches is a good range. Thanks for watching.

[@SD-wo2gx]

Lawn looks great, great tips!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching.

[@gordy678]

Does it kill any bushes in the area?

[@BudgetLawns]

You definitely want to be careful to not spray it on anything that you don't want to kill. Too much overspray could kill a desirable plant or at least harm it a bit. Thanks for watching.

[@carolyndiaz9975]

Can you spray that in flower beds ?

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes, just use caution around desirable plants. Too much spray on them can damage or kill them. Thanks for watching.

[@TheNAVagator]

Hello, question from a noobie. When these weeds/grasses in the mulch bed die, do they come back? Or are the permanently dead? And once they die, can I pull them out or will that cause issues?

[@BudgetLawns]

They don’t come back. New ones may appear tho. I just leave them there. They’ll decompose and disappear.

[@leighdiamond3411]

I would like to plant some plants and flowers in my beds that currently have just mulch and some shrubs. Can I use the grass and weed killer but still be able to plant things like hostas, hydrangeas, and perennial flowers without the weed and grass killer hurting what I DO want in my beds?

[@BudgetLawns]

Good question. You don't want any of the product at all to get on the plants. It could harm them or kill them. If you do spray before you plant, I would wait 2-3 weeks before planting. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@Realitytime2024]

Is that weed and grass killer better than roundup in pathways?

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s the only weed and grass killer I’ve ever used and it works. So I’ve never tried roundup. I’m a Spectracide fan all the way. Thanks so much.

[@bluzzjazz]

Yard looks great, especially compared to the "before" pics. Nice trigger sound effects too.....pew, pew, pew😜

[@BudgetLawns]

😂😂Studies show the effectiveness rate goes waaaay up with sound effects lol. Thanks so much. Appreciate ya watching and the compliments! Have a good day.

[@johnniepegues305]

Love the sound effects 😂

[@BudgetLawns]

Don’t know if it would work without em 😆😆 appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@marktaylor7079]

Thanks for the tips! One quick question though -- Wouldn't it be wise to wear some protective gloves to avoid getting the Spectracide on your skin?

[@BudgetLawns]

For sure. I really should be. I need to get better at that. Appreciate ya watching and reminding me. Thank you.

[@jarrodsp71]

How do you like the mulch? I have pine bark nuggets and they get washed and blown away.

[@BudgetLawns]

Love it. It’s a shredded mulch so it sticks into place. We’ve had some very heavy downpours and I’ve had no washout. It’s great. Thanks man.

[@jarrodsp71]

@@BudgetLawns I’m going to replace mine in the fall. Sold my Trucut last week. Little ones are the priority for the next decade plus.

[@BudgetLawns]

Man I don’t blame ya. Family first. 👊👊

[@deanwarner1090]

Do you know if using 30% Harris Vinegar spray will fade red bark dust?

[@Cybersamuraidave]

Before I mulch should I remove the old mulch?

[@BudgetLawns]

I always skim the top to clean things up but don’t remove everything. Thanks for watching.

[@DavidMeek-wf7qz]

How does this work for mulch around a tree?

[@BudgetLawns]

If the tree is mature and your mulch is thick enough you should be fine. The product shouldn’t get through the mulch to the roots. Thanks for watching.

[@TheKrazyinjun]

What if you have plants and an dwarf japanese maple in the mulch bed? Never thought of putting down a weed barrier fabric.

[@BudgetLawns]

You will want to use more caution around the plants you don't want to harm. I wouldn't use a weed fabric. If you control the weeds when you see them and keep a good layer of mulch, it'll do the trick for you. I've heard nothing but bad things about weed fabric deteriorating under the mulch. Under the rocks is a different story because there are lots of gaps for seeds, sun, and air to get through for weeds to pop up. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@TheKrazyinjun]

@@BudgetLawns appreciate the reply!

[@TheErichicks]

I have some grass growing in my mulch bed where I have some flower. If I spray the grass it won't kill the flowers will it?

[@BudgetLawns]

The best option close to flowers is manual pulling. If you do spray, just make sure you don't get any overspray onto your flowers or it could kill them.

[@TheErichicks]

@Budget Lawns ok thanks for your help. This is a first time for me doing this

[@timothycontreras3799]

I have plants in my lawn. Will the the treatment you describing kill my plants?

[@BudgetLawns]

If you get too much on the plants, yes. Use caution around desirable plants.

[@johannaollis9271]

I do it every week as well because I hate weeding. So easy. 🤙😀

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 thanks for watching and sharing.

[@ab-tm4lx]

looks clean my friend very good job

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you!

[@DeathsInverse]

What if you have hedges/bushes in those mulched areas that you don't want to kill?

[@BudgetLawns]

Just use caution not to get it on the leaves of desirable plants and you'll be ok. Thanks for watching.

[@blessman316]

Question? I agree totally but what if you want to plant 🪴 something how long do you wait to ensure the herbicide doesn’t kill whatever plant?

[@BudgetLawns]

I’d wait at least 2 or 3 weeks. The product is foliar so it doesn’t really work unless it gets on a plant’s leaves. The label will have guidelines for this as well. Thanks for watching.

[@blessman316]

@@BudgetLawns thanks and I appreciate your knowledge for the products to use that is commonly available in big box stores as well as techniques to apply to improve the appearance of my lawn. Keep up the good work. A dedicated budget lawn subscriber viewer.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate your support! 👊👊

[@rudianger123]

If Weed & Grass killer is used, are you able to plant flowers in the bed afterwards? Thanks!!!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes, I have since planted 38 plants in a portion of this mulch and haven't changed my process. I do pick most weeds to begin with, but will use a herbicide on the most stubborn. I just make sure to be careful around plants and make sure I don't get overspray on them. Thanks for watching.

[@rudianger123]

@@BudgetLawns Excellent! I want to plant Lavender and Marigold's in this area after.

[@gummibearwright]

Will it kill future planted flowers or current flowers in mulch

[@BudgetLawns]

If it gets on them, yes. Spray with caution around desirable plants. Thanks for watching.

[@jensmith4005]

Great video. I have HUGE perennial beds that I plan to simplify. As much as I love all the flowers, I'm not able to keep up with it all due to health problems. I plan to keep the many different kinds of ground cover. You said that you're planning to cover the mulch with ground cover. How do you prevent grass growing in ground cover? thank you in advance.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Maintaining the weed and grass free mulch for some time is a start. To make sure youre planting the plants without anything else trying to invade. After that, the heavy ground cover will do its job to crowd everything else out from coming in. That’s the goal at least. Hope this helps. Thanks again.

[@boucherj2941]

Have any recommendations on pet safe weed killed products or remedies? Always have our cats outside. Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

I’ve got a dog and use these. I keep her off the lawn for at least 24 hours. Most products are pet safe after dry. Make sure to read the label. Thanks for watching.

[@boucherj2941]

@@BudgetLawns thanks for the quick response. You have gained a sub from me!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thank you. Appreciate that!

[@gilhernandez605]

Will that kill other plant that are planted where I have mulch???

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes. Use with caution around other plants.

[@shanew7361]

Love your energy and lawn my man, looking good brother 💪 👌 🙌 🇺🇸💥

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks so much. Appreciate that. 👊👊🙌🙌

[@TheeRustyCage]

👏👏 glad to see that I’m not the only one in the salty ballcap yard club 😂

[@BudgetLawns]

🤣🤣🤣 clean yard caps are a bad sign. Thanks so much man. Appreciate you.

[@gabyp2611]

Can you spray this down on a new bed before adding plants? Or will it harm newly planted shrubs and trees?

[@BudgetLawns]

I would wait at least 2 or 3 weeks before planting after spraying. Thanks for watching.

[@PatrickHealy]

At the point where everything is clear and the mulch is down, wouldn't just hand pulling those weeds and Bermuda be about the same work without the chemicals?

[@BudgetLawns]

I hand pull almost everything. I only spray the stubborn ones that just won’t go away.

[@melberber79]

There any nontoxic options in herbicides?

[@BudgetLawns]

Not any real effective ones that I know of. Most don't kill the root and are only surface level.

[@clintwalker6761]

I used pre em. In beds this year did great👍🏻

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 I put some preen down. Seems to be helping but still getting some stragglers through. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@clintwalker6761]

Vinegar salt and dawn work good for all those anti roundup ppl.

[@kalebbillig3472]

You got some serious drainage system back there

[@BudgetLawns]

Works like a charm. Thanks for watching and the comments.

[@Jamirgilmore]

Good video. Nice lawn

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate ya! 👊

[@sydstyle]

What do you do if it’s already out of control?

[@BudgetLawns]

If you've got plants in the ground, you'll want to go crazy picking by hand. If not, spray is much as possible to get back to square one. May take a round or two. Hard work, but possible. Thanks for watching.

[@graceortiz9494]

Well, this was for me. I have a rock area by my drive way and when the weeds come up I pull them. If I can get them before they get un slightly I think I will go this route instead. Thanks Trevor 😊

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 awesome. Glad this helps. I think you’ll prefer this route for sure. Thanks so much for watching.

[@aprilroberson27]

If I spray close to my plants, will it harm.them?

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes. Do not let the spray get on your plants. Thanks for watching.