Kill WEEDS Without Killing Your GRASS This Spring // How To Kill Weeds 3 Ways With Spectracide Stuff

[@shaunweeks7299]

One of the best beginner friendly grass videos I watched. Thank you

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad to hear it. Appreciate ya.

[@wadebagent3390]

I love that you've stayed away from sponsors, let's me know I can still trust you, not that there was ever a doubt. I've been catching a lot of flak about how my lawn looks right now, but you and I both know, timing is everything. I'm not about "dominating", I'm about winning. Speaking of winning, Congrats on your pigs, beating Kansas, that was a real feat. I would've liked to have seen them go further, but it is what it is. I am, however, a Canes fan, and unbelievably we are still in it, both boys and girls. If it's not too much to ask, I would appreciate you rooting for us.

[@BudgetLawns]

You got it man. Y'all are looking solid both mens and womens. Exciting time to be a Canes fan! I'll be routing for ya. Hogs ran into a buzzsaw vs. UConn. Sure was fun to take down the Jayhawks but no one was gonna beat the Huskies the way they played the other night...lights out. Appreciate the kind words. My lawn is looking rough too. I've just learned over the years that's it's not even worth getting started until around the second week of April. Still too cool and wet right now. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 👊👊

[@wadebagent3390]

@@BudgetLawns A little back story for you. My mom got her doctorate in pharmacy from OU. My dad got his MBA from OU. My great uncle, Dan Hodge, the greatest wrestler in OU history, and I went to the U. Just imagine, just imagine.

[@BudgetLawns]

Oh wow. Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@edmusic1390]

You are helping save lawns.

[@BudgetLawns]

Doin' my best. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@xclarryx]

Spectracide bug killer works awesome. I use the concentrate that connects to the hose. Going to try the weed stop soon. Going to be overseeding my lawn for the first time soon, will be referencing your vids for guidance. Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Good luck. Thanks for watching.

[@redstingraycorvette]

Last year I took your advice and I used the spectrum in the hose end sprayer on my lawn it did a fantastic job killing the weeds and like you said in your video that your grass might turn yellow but it will get green and that’s what happened but this year I might’ve had two weeds in my yard and it was next to a sidewalk Great video

[@BudgetLawns]

That's awesome. Thanks for sharing. It's a good, inexpensive product for sure. Glad you had great results. Appreciate ya watching. Keep up the good work.

[@reggiemurphy1523]

Great advice Travis, the battle has just begun!! LOL I have all kinds of weeds coming and going!! LOL This is going to be a steady week of heat down here in Florida, so I am on it like a bandit!! LOL I do use the non-selective around the AC unit, the driveway cracks and the beds for any grass or weeds that pop through! Keep up the great work!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha. Thanks buddy. I like your style. Thanks so much for watching and commenting as always. 👊👊

[@dontspill7132]

Thanks! Now I can eat grass without chewing on any pesky weeds!

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad I could help!

[@Genrxgamer53]

Very informative. I'm new to weed killing and have a few pesky weeds on my lawn that sprung up like trees out of nowhere. This was perfect information. Thank you so much

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Glad it helps. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@Buckhunter-24]

Great job as usual! This year I did the fall, turn of year and mid March applications with the Spectracide weed+crabgrass granules. Anxious to see results. Thanks for the great information.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Sounds like you’re set up for success. Appreciate ya watching and sharing. 👍👍

[@get2liz]

You’re a blessing. Had pretty Bermuda sod placed and now this spring it’s growing wild with weeds 😣😩😭. I’m going to do what you say to rescue my yard. Thank you

[@BudgetLawns]

Don’t sweat it. Just make sure your new sod is nice and rooted. I don’t spray a post emergent on new sod in the first year. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@AndrewDobek04]

Great video Travis! Explains weed control products very well!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks buddy. Hope to see ya in the stream tonight. 👊👊

[@AndrewDobek04]

@@BudgetLawns I'll drop by for a little bit!

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@bobzilla6618]

Thanks for another information packed video, Travis! I put some Triazicide out in the yard this past week. I had to do some digging in my yard and found grubs.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man. Don’t sweat it. Sounds like you’re on top of things. Appreciate ya watching and commenting as always! 👊👊

[@yardmama3660]

Great simple video. Gonna have to check out that Spectra in purple to see what it has for the dreaded sedge.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Let me know how it works for ya. Appreciate you watching.

[@davidgonzales-ec8bo]

Great video Travis

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man. Appreciate you!

[@btlan6121]

Very helpful for a woman who has to take care everything by herself and not by choice! 😅 thanks.

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Happy to help anytime. Thanks for watching.

[@kentbarton7876]

In Oklahoma will these methods help kill sticker plants, last summer they took over the lawn? Thanks for all the informative videos.

[@BudgetLawns]

The Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns (orange label) has it listed on the weeds controlled. However, I've heard from friends that it can be a challenge to get rid of. May take more than one app. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching.

[@danielb5658]

Spectracide Weed Stop Granular is a bargain … good stuff and it’s basically dummy proof. Pretty sure you taught me this the first time I searched “Bermuda Lawn Care”. I still use it as my Fall Pre Emergent and have used it to help a neighbor clean up his Bermuda by applying it to wet weeds. 5 stars, would recommend the products and the channel.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 you got it all figured out. Appreciate ya watching and sharing!

[@lanieroutside]

Great job explaining everything! I am a big fan of the spectracide products. They work and they are cheap! 👊👊

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate ya buddy! 👊👊

[@nupurbiswal9267]

Hi! I am very new to lawn care, I started watching your videos couple of weeks before, and love the way you simply everything hand explain without confusing beginners like me. I have a question What is your opinion about Scott weed and feel the granular ones, in comparison to the liquid one? Which one will give the better result in your opinion? Thank you for making these videos. I also have a request for you if you can make a video how to change the mulch of the flower bed and aftercare. That would be helpful. Thank you again.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Glad you’re finding the videos helpful. Appreciate the kind words. I’ve heard from people that have seen good results with the Weed and Feed products. However I’ve never used one. I prefer to keep my fertilizer and weed control in 2 separate products. And sure thing. I’ll try to do a video about the mulch when my weather gets around to that. Thanks again.

[@Dedda616]

Taking your advice from another video you made and started to throw down organic fertilizer all last years spring ,summer and into fall. I already see a difference in the grass but wanting to kill all the weeds we have in our lawn. Wondering if it's too early to kill weeds yet. Wondering if I should focus of growing our laws better before attacking the weeds. We have allot in our front yard but not so much in the backyard. Live in the North East. Love your videos! They have been a huge help in learning to take care of a large lawn :)

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Glad the videos are able to help you out. As far as weed killing goes, it just depends on your location and weather. I don’t like to kill weeds until later in the spring when the temps are warmer in the 80s. Last week’s video hit on this topic in a bit more detail if you wanna check it out. I appreciate your support of the channel. Thanks for watching.

[@aaronrowell3566]

Very informative, thank you! New to the channel and I can already feel the hobby (obsession if you ask my wife) bug start to grow. I need to get my lawn restored with lush, soft, healthy grass, so I have a place to fall down and lay out after the Hogs blow late inning/second half leads in the years to come.

[@BudgetLawns]

Haha, I feel ya. Need something to take the mind off the heartache from time to time. Glad this helps for ya. Appreciate ya watching and joining the channel. Go HOGS!

[@ZCAR355]

Hi Travis, Hope all is well for you in Arkansas. Praying for those affected by the tornadoes.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Fortunately the worst fired up to our east and we escaped the bad storms. Rough day across much of the rest of the state. Thanks again for thinking of me. 🙏🙏

[@ZCAR355]

@@BudgetLawns Glad to hear, my friend!😊👍

[@franksingh1384]

Hi great video Can we add surfactant with this weed killer hose sprayer bottle too ??

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. I suppose you could. However, I didn’t and had great results. 👍👍

[@jeromystorman1589]

Very informative videos. I wish I would of found your videos sooner. I live in South Carolina and have Centipede in my front yard and Bermuda in my backyard. I almost destroyed my yard this Spring by applying another weed killer product. After about a month of seeding and watering the yard is finally coming back. However, the downside is I'm assuming because of all the watering I've done, I've got a ton of weeds. Do you have any recommendations for treating the weeds in a newly reseeded lawn? Should I just wait till the Fall to start fresh with Spectracide granules pre emergent? I definitely don't want to kill the new grass that is finally coming up? Thanks for any suggestions.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Glad you found me. I don't worry about the weeds at all in the first year. Just mow a lot, water properly and fertilize to promote a dense turf and you'll start choking out weeds. After the first year, I start applying pre-emergent to prevent as many weeds as possible. Then use a post emergent safe for your grass types if necessary. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching.

[@joshsevigny8268]

Hey man love the content! Can I spray this in summer too? I’m in Wisconsin I’d spray when it’s 80 degrees. Our temps are topping around 90 right now. Or should I just hand pull and wait until temps lower a bit?

[@BudgetLawns]

I would hand pull and wait until temps lower a bit. I sprayed on a hot day knowing it was going to discolor my Bermuda and it did pretty good. I was okay with that but I think cool season grass would have a harder time in the heat. Thanks for watching and the question.

[@joshsevigny8268]

@@BudgetLawns thanks for the prompt reply keep the awesome advice coming!

[@davidcrowson4745]

Thank you for the update.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍 thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ricardoperalezjr]

Thanks again for your videos. Still new to the channel but I'm here to show support. So I have flower beds all around the house little gardens with rose bushes and other bushes the problem is I have a weed infestation (weeds are about 1ft long or longer 😢) how or what can i do to handle this situation and also not kill anything else.? Thanks again.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate the support. Glad to have ya here on the channel. Sounds like you might be at the point where you just need to go in and tear out weeds by hand. It's a sucky job, but if it's that bad, you don't want to go spraying a lot of chemicals around your bushes that you don't want to harm. Once you get it all cleaned up, you need to get a fresh layer of mulch down to help suppress weeds and keep them under control by regular pulling. That's what I would do at least. Thanks again. Hope this helps.

[@ricardoperalezjr]

@Budget Lawns I thought the mulch attracts termites? The gardens are right off the house.

[@BudgetLawns]

I suppose it could. But I keep a termite contract on my house for protection.

[@ricardoperalezjr]

@@BudgetLawns 🙌🙌 appreciate the quick response. #weedssuck lol

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet man. Thank you! 🙌🙌

[@Szu-Ping]

Great video!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks so much. Glad ya liked it.

[@DustySteel]

I just now am watching your video because I realized that I have no clue what I am doing and that you can’t just water and mow lol. I didn’t realize that I needed pre and post emergent so thank you for explaining that. I just put post emergent down and some fertilizer. Not sure if they can be done at the same time but it’s a little too late now. Is it too late to add pre emergent? I noticed that the post emergent has helped but then there’s new growth.

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad the video helps. If you haven't gotten a pre-emergent down, it's not too late. You may have some weeds coming up but it could help limit future ones. Thanks for watching.

[@marcobrown83]

Great info bro.

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you buddy!

[@richr.9963]

New subscriber here. Do I need a border edge between pine straw and a Bermuda lawn? The bed is a pine straw covered, downhill sloped, rose bed that meets my Bermuda lawn. Bermuda grows up and into the straw bed. Would a natural edge be enough to stop the Bermuda from scaling into the bed, or is a 8-10” grass barrier/edge needed?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks for the sub. I’ve had borders before and not borders. The border certainty helps keep the Bermuda out. However some will always find a way in. I’ve got live, natural edges between my Bermuda and mulch now. I definitely have to be more diligent about controlling the creeping grass into the mulch. It’s got an easier path without the barrier. Long story short, you don’t have to have one but it helps a little. It’s more of an aesthetic, preference thing. Appreciate ya.

[@Jdid-kc9zs]

Another great video! Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Aerialphotovito]

Specracide is a decent product for the DIYers . I use it on occasion.

[@BudgetLawns]

You got that right. Appreciate your feedback. Have a great Friday, bud!

[@docsteve309]

Hiya Travis!…our boys try their best🏀…wait till next yr!!🤣…I’m all over these opportunists brother!..👏🤣..2.6 ☔️my house☮️💪👑

[@BudgetLawns]

Yeah, brother. It was fun while it lasted. Turned out better than expected from our late season struggles. Gettin' that rain. Same here. It'll be hot and dry before we know it. Appreciate at ya my friend.

[@DrthRevan]

We got st augustine grass, and weeds got embedded throughout the lawn, wats the best way to get rid ofnthat in your opinion

[@BudgetLawns]

Spectracide makes a purple label bottle for st Augustine. I’d start there.

[@DrthRevan]

@Budget Lawns I'll give it a try, thanks gor the suggestion, appreciate it 👍

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Thanks for watching.

[@russellbrittenum9449]

Russ Brittenum, amateur lawn maintainer, I was curious how soon I can mow after applying Spectracide.

[@russellbrittenum9449]

Weed Stop to be specific

[@BudgetLawns]

😂😂 yesterday. Mow yesterday. Or a few days later. I’d do the few days later if it were me.

[@russellbrittenum9449]

@@BudgetLawns so Saturday morning I put it down. I just want to make sure I left it on long enough and let the magic happen

[@BudgetLawns]

I'd say you're good to go. 👍👍

[@grassthief1280]

Travis hybrid bermuda is starting to green up but weather is not cooperating i did not want to use nothing strong so i went & picked up the spectracide hand trigger weed stop for lawns will this Ding up the bermuda much ?

[@BudgetLawns]

I've never used it so early in spring while the grass is still coming out of dormancy. However, when I've used it after greenup, I did see some stress and browning in spots. Mainly because I go max on everything. I'm ok with the bermuda taking a slight hit to knock the weeds back faster. Thing about the bermuda is that it won't die. It'll keep on truckin, and after a mow or two, the stressed, brown spots will get mowed out. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching.

[@WooderBoyProductions]

You in South Jersey right?

[@grassthief1280]

@@WooderBoyProductions yeppers

[@grassthief1280]

Thanks 🙏

[@BudgetLawns]

Happy to help. Appreciate your support!

[@LookMeInTheStraps]

Hey brother, do you get any Poa Annua in your lawn? I can’t get rid of it. Any tips?

[@BudgetLawns]

I do. It’s best controlled with your fall pre emergent. When the summer heat gets here in Arkansas it will die back so I don’t kill it with a post emergent. It’s easy to pull if you don’t have a lot. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question.

[@bobwilson3435]

Hi, Travis this is Bob Wilson from Charlotte NC. I have question for you can I use weed killer on my new 6 months old on my Bermuda grass? The product you just talking about

[@BudgetLawns]

Some people will say yes. As long as it's rooted firmly and in good shape, it's ok to. However, I don't use post emergent herbicides on new turf in the first 12 months. That's just my preference to let it go without any of that in the first year. Hope this helps. In the end, it's whether or not you want to. Thanks for watching and the question.

[@allbarkallbitebbq]

Nice video

[@BudgetLawns]

Much appreciated!

[@tmastr50]

I see you're a Hog fan. Thanks and go Hogs!!!

[@BudgetLawns]

WPS! Glad to have another hog fan here. I'm in NWA. Appreciate ya watching.

[@tmastr50]

@@BudgetLawns Springdale here

[@garwill2032]

Thanks❤

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@abigailnorris771]

I used Spectracide Weed Stop to spot treat weeds in a flower bed, how long should I wait until it’s safe to plant new flowers?

[@BudgetLawns]

Hope you see my answer on the other comment. Thank you for watching both vids. Hope they were useful for ya.

[@italianballbreaker]

Just read the directions on the bottle.

[@ricardoperalezjr]

Also if their is no rain in the forecast should i even mow my lawn? Its not that tall.

[@BudgetLawns]

If it's not really growing, it won't hurt to not mow. I've gone ahead and watered one time so mine is still growing a pinch. The cool nights and dry weather have really slowed it down. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@ricardoperalezjr]

@@BudgetLawns awesome thank you.

[@bargainbrothers4598]

Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Thank you for watching.

[@raakakadaaka]

What options do people with pets and kids have here? Anything safer or organic?

[@BudgetLawns]

I have pets and kids. I just keep them off the lawn for at least 24 hours. I don't use these products very often at all, so it's not an issue. Thanks for watching.

[@christopherstephenson06]

Is it ok to use the post spectracide product immediately after applying the pre spectracide? That way you are using both at the same time to water the grass.

[@BudgetLawns]

It would not be enough to water the pre-emergent in just from spraying the post. So no. You need to water the pre-emergent in about .50 inch. Thanks for watching.

[@willward1984]

Hey Travis, does the hose spray bottle kill POA? Think it is safe to put on Burmuda coming out of dormancy? The POA I have is driving me nuts 😂

[@BudgetLawns]

Hey man. Unfortunately, no. It doesn’t even phase poa. There are products out there that will but poa is just best controlled with pre emergent. Sorry dude. Appreciate ya watching and the question!

[@asoggyburger479]

Apologies if you already have a video about it, but I’m curious about timing. I’m in a similar area to you (OKC) and just bought a home. Tons of weeds in the back yard, too late for pre emergent. When could I use a product like these? My Bermuda is still dormant but I’d like to do anything I can to start cleaning the new to me lawn up. Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

No worries. Theres a link in the description for a video and here’s one from last week that talks about that. It's Still TOO EARLY For These SPRING LAWN TIPS // Wait to Fertilize, Kill Weeds, Level, and Aerate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX6rn2CDq8t5ps0 Hope those help. Appreciate ya watching!

[@mindyourbizness]

Cant lie. You told me last season about 470 spectracide. Its works. I have had to spray twice to make sure I got the weeds I missed or didnt get enough spray on it but when I get it on the weeds it kills them. It takes more than a week or so on some weeds, while others, I see them withering in like 24 hours, just depends on the weed.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 you’ve got it figured out. Appreciate ya watching and sharing.

[@TriniDB]

Question, can I use a preemergent (prodiamine) the water it down with the Hose end Spectracide to kill weeds that’s already growing?

[@BudgetLawns]

Your pre emergent needs about a half inch to be considered watered in so the hose end would not provide that. Thanks for watching.

[@TaiNguyen-fm9hy]

New homeowner here. Moved into a home during the winter, and the backyard is filled with weeds over the Bermuda grass, almost to the extent it looks like a jungle. I read the instructions, and it said not to mow 2 days prior to treatment. My question is, should I spray the product now on the overgrown weeds? Or should I mow, wait two days and then spray? My concern is, if I don’t mow, the Spectracide product will not have good as a chance to penetrate the ground. Thanks!

[@BudgetLawns]

Congrats on the new home. First, is it sod from new construction or an existing lawn?

[@TaiNguyen-fm9hy]

@@BudgetLawns it’s an existing lawn, it was sod from new construction but that was 2 years ago.

[@BudgetLawns]

I always follow the label. Mow a few days before applying then wait to mow a few days after applying. Works like a charm 👍

[@Realitytime2024]

Is arerating the lawn necessary? If so, do I do it to the whole lawn or just trouble areas?😊

[@BudgetLawns]

It’s not exactly necessary but can be beneficial. However I never aerate my bermuda lawn and never have problems. If you’re having a trouble area, it’s always worth a shot to see if it helps. Thanks for watching. Hope this helps.

[@deep3155]

How much soap do you add to it?

[@BudgetLawns]

I oz/gallon. However, recently I did a spot treatment with no soap and had awesome results, so I don't necessarily find it a must.

[@ashishpatel350]

concentrate is the way to go.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍 thanks for watching!

[@RShivesy]

Spectracide in the spray bottle is more expensive then the bottle without the spray nozzle, plus its 20% more in volume. Can i just transfer the non spray bottle into the spray bottle and appy it that way? Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

There should be instructions for a hose end on the label. One where you apply the concentrate into another hose end sprayer. Definitely verify that on the label. I wouldn't say just dump it in as I don't know the difference in ratios and concentration. Hope this helps. Appreciate you!

[@LynnLykins-wk9is]

Will the non-selective weed killer kill Bermuda grass when it is dormant?

[@BudgetLawns]

No it will not. Thanks for watching.

[@LynnLykins-wk9is]

Question: Will the non-selective weed killer kill Bermuda grass when it is dormant?

[@cheifreal]

When fully dormant Bermuda can handle it. I do over sprays on Bermuda a few weeks after going into dormancy and shortly before going green again.

[@Striperman]

First

[@BudgetLawns]

🏅🏅👊👍

[@scottlarkin4748]

Go Hogs

[@BudgetLawns]

A little double header fun. A series win in Baton Rouge would be sweet. Thanks for watching man!

[@scottlarkin4748]

@@BudgetLawns looking good right now

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@mburch3ll211]

Jeff Foxworthy ?

[@BudgetLawns]

😆😆 that’s a first. Thanks for watching.

[@robertlark10]

🐗

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👊onto baseball! Thanks buddy!

[@BlastinRope]

Just spray poison everywhere bro.... Hard pass.

[@BudgetLawns]

I’m sure you’re highly effective at getting people to do what you want. Go virtue signal somewhere else. We don’t care how pious you think you are.

[@Kudeghraw]

While you an your ilk poison the world with your policies...

[@alejandrocordero832]

Thanks so much for your help I do like your videos so much 🫶🫶

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your support!

[@alejandrocordero832]

I have a small backyard. It’s only 80 square-foot how many ounces of this product can I use for my small tiny yard for my grass I’m learning with you and thank you so much for what you do. I do appreciate you a lot and I appreciate your video so much. I’ve been all day watching your videos and learning

[@alejandrocordero832]

I have been all day watching your videos and I wanna keep learning with you. I am from Erie PA and thank you so much for doing this videos that helps me so much.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Always follow the label instructions. I use the max rate on the label.

[@alejandrocordero832]

Thanks you so much that’s was a fast 💨 reply from you I can wait to see more videos keep learning from the best and that’s is you thanks 🙏