[How to KILL WEEDS] in Your Lawn WITHOUT KILLING the GRASS

[@RonHenry]

Weed Killer Collection: golfcourselawn.store/collections/weed-killer

[@theeresistance970]

greeting soldier, question, can i oversead and still apply granduals weed killer

[@erikhopkins9488]

Ok... Give me three steps because I've tried some of these applications with no results ... except round up! SHEESH!!!

[@RonHenry]

@@erikhopkins9488 simple steps... there you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjbiGawjdepjpo

[@erikhopkins9488]

@@RonHenry thanks!

[@SnackPack913]

Just bought my first house and never knew how much work my dad put in to make the lawn look perfect. Thanks for all the info I’m excited to get started

[@RonHenry]

It's a lot of fun Snack Pack! Enjoy the journey!

[@rsvpevents6780]

Same here. Weeding, pruning, mowing, planting, etc. so time consuming. I have about an acre of land too!

[@RonHenry]

@rsvpevents6780 an acre is a lot to take care of for sure!

[@XXxpro23xXX]

I also just bought my first home back in October and you ain't kidding haha. I have been working on my lawn all summer and it's finally almost to the point where I'm happy with it. I have some experience in landscaping and that spectracide works great. I would always recommend it for customers who have a lot of weeds in their yards.

[@justlooking4771]

Right? My dad mowed our lawn which wrapped around the whole loop of the street we lived on. Incredible as I get closer to his age remembering how much work he put into it! 🥰

[@Geoduck.]

Thank you Ron! 3 years later spring 2023 Pacific Northwest. I applied Spectracide Weed Stop Granules last fall my lawn is now dark green very healthy and no dandelions to be seen!

[@RonHenry]

Awesome! Happy to help! 🎉😎

[@jorilindley]

This is *exactly* what I needed, and I didn't have to wade through pointless fluff at the start of the video. Thank you!

[@RonHenry]

Glad that it was useful Jori. I try to keep my videos short at to the point. If you'd like to learn about another option for killing weeds, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvOoYGiqLB8qNE Even shorter than the one you just watched. Appreciate you chiming in. 👍😎

[@jorilindley]

@@RonHenry Oh my gosh, you responded. And instantly. I feel special :) Based on your video, I just ordered Spectracide for my lawn, Roundup for the weeds in the cracks in the concrete, and a mini broadcast spreader. I hear that the foxtails in my area are going to be really hard to defeat, but at least I'm starting to take action, and we'll see how it goes. I've got at least two other kinds of weeds too.

[@RonHenry]

@@jorilindley It sounds like you're definitely on the right track Jori. Getting the weeds knocked back is definitely a process so I'd start with what you have and see if we need something stronger for the foxtail issue. Thanks so much for watching! Let me know if I can help with anything else. :-)

[@joepacheco7979]

Great to-the-point video! So tired of other long-winded videos. Thanks!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Joe. If you enjoyed that one, you’ll really like this: Kill Weeds and NOT Your Grass with this POTENT Combo kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjbiGawjdepjpo

[@richardgleason5953]

Nice job Ron. I used to tell my techs... weeds don't cause a poor lawn... they are the result of one!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Richard. That's a great quote! Appreciate your feedback. 😎👍

[@zeliglui6656]

Love your video. It appears Spectracide Weed Stop is not available in Canada, would you have other suggestions? Many thanks

[@RonHenry]

Not really Zelig. Unfortunately most of the herbicides we use here in the US aren't allowed in Canada.

[@zeliglui6656]

@@RonHenry Too bad as it looks a lot more effective than the ones we have here. Thanks anyways

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Thanks for making the world a more beautiful place to be. Some people look at things like it's my job instead of looking at the big picture. As a lawn care person I look at it the opposite way. When I pull up on a lawn it's my personal goal to make it the nicest lawn on the block

[@RonHenry]

I agree Kevin. I love taking pride in creating the best lawn possible. There's always something that could be better which is part of what makes it so much fun. Thanks for watching.

[@KingOfTerrors88]

If applied ortho weed killer and some spots on lawn turning brown, will it come back green eventually ? Thanks

[@RonHenry]

Most likely yes.

[@KingOfTerrors88]

@RonHenry thanks I'll water lots just random spots are brown maybe applied to much

[@2rharms]

Thank you. I have a small lawn that should be easy to keep up on; but I'm new to this and appreciate a video that is both informative and straight to the point.

[@RonHenry]

Glad it's helpful Robert. Thanks so much for watching. I recently did another one that shows other options here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjbiGawjdepjpo Thanks for watching!

[@MondoArmondo]

Thanks so much. Tried it my self and results where amazing. I planting new grass and my weed to grass ratio was 50% :50%. It didn’t kill the crab grass but I can just pull those out easy. Like you say in the video just follow the instructions on the bag and can’t go wrong, thanks again. I think this is probably the easiest way to get rid of weeds.

[@RonHenry]

Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching.

[@GirLzLawn]

This is my second year taking care of my lawn. I was not comfortable even trying the liquid products before, but I think I'm ready to try them this season. I've gained quite a bit of confidence in the last 2 years. Great community. Great video Ron.

[@RonHenry]

That’s awesome GirLzLawn. Incorporating liquid products into your program definitely gives you more options when it comes to getting the most out of your lawn. Once you get used to measuring and your walking pace, it’s not too bad. Let me know if I can help with anything.

[@kpv123]

Good video, I've been taking care of my yard for over 35 years, and all of your statements were right on. I would also recommend against relying on Scott's Bonus s Weed and Feeed. It doesn't work and it's expensive. Years ago it did, but they keep weakening the fertilizer and weakening the weed killer. And so you have to use twice as much but not all at once or it'll kill the grass

[@RonHenry]

Appreciate you chiming in Kathy. Thanks for the feedback.

[@putman201]

I’ve been following your channel and taking your advice in a lot of videos. Lawn is finally starting to look decent (new construction hybrid Bermuda in NC). Keep these awesome videos coming, love how you present the info in an easy to understand straight forward manner. Even my wife finds it interesting. Keep it up!!!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks so much putman201.I'm glad that you and the Mrs are finding the content useful and entertaining. There's nothing like seeing the benefits of your hard work. Glad that your lawn is doing well. Appreciate you watching the content. 😎👍

[@Starwolfe64]

I’m actually glad you told me about round up! I’m definitely gonna use that in my cracked pavement and rock gardens

[@RonHenry]

Glad it was helpful StarWolfie64.

[@miguelmiguelson]

Dude. You have no idea how appreciative I am for your clarity in your words. Ever word useful. THANK YOU!!!!! 🙏

[@RonHenry]

So happy the content is useful Miguel. I really appreciate you watching. Let me know if I can help with anything else.

[@miguelmiguelson]

@@RonHenry is there need for a contract before spraying or putting anything done before doing so, if so where can I find one?

[@RonHenry]

@@miguelmiguelson On your yard or other people's yards?

[@miguelmiguelson]

@@RonHenry peoples lawns. I’m starting up my landscape business & This season I want to take it to the next level!

[@RonHenry]

You need to become a licensed applicator in that case. Check out Jason Creel’s channel. He has great training and info on that.

[@kkdor6]

I’ve always had a yard to be proud of until purchasing a pre owned home in central Texas. My lawn is St Augustine with some Bermuda. The lawn is more with Dallisgrass than actual grass. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please help!

[@RonHenry]

Hi kkdor6. Unfortunately, there's not really a selective herbicide that will kill Dallisgrass that's labeled for use on residential lawns. Your best bet is to physically remove it by digging it out. Hope this helps.

[@kkdor6]

Thank you for your reply. There is so much it would be impossible to dig up. Would killing the entire lawn with a product like roundup then laying new sod work?

[@Rampage00769]

Brother that is a gorgeous lawn, well done. Wish I had neighbors like you. Nah I got idiots that Like to park their cars in the yard till it kills their grass. This brings down not only their property value, but mine as well. Again, great job dude.

[@RonHenry]

As you do a great job with your lawn, your neighbors may start taking notice. Appreciate you watching.

[@Rampage00769]

@@RonHenry Yeah I get compliments from the good ones. I try to inspire. Sadly my hood is going south. Just time to move I guess. Just waiting for things to settle down inflation wise, if it ever does. I subscribed. Good info you're putting out and to the point.

[@SarahThacker]

Thank you for this video! Sorry if you already answered this but when do you suggest using the hand weeding tool? Would that just be for weeds in flower beds that are too close to the plants to be sprayed?

[@RonHenry]

Yep. If you have a small number of weeds or if they're growing near plants you don't want to risk injurin with herbicides.

[@SarahThacker]

Thanks for the quick reply! I really appreciate your videos and I’ve subscribed 😊

[@RonHenry]

@SarahThacker anytime! Happy to help

[@kevindavid4367]

Love the video! How soon can you put down grass seed after applying Weed Stop?

[@RonHenry]

The granular with pre-emergent in it? I'd wait 4 months for the best possible result Kevin. You can try before then, but don't be surprised if you don't get great germination.

[@bod4736]

Can I over seed and use this product?

[@RonHenry]

Depends on which one you're referring to. The liquid, yes as long as you wait a 2 - 3 weeks before overseeding. The granular, "No" because it contains pre-emergent.

[@bod4736]

​@RonHenry Thanks for the response. I have roundup weed killer. It says safe on lawns on the bottle.

[@blakeloke5586]

Another great video Ron. Your recommendations regarding selective and non-selective herbicides are great. I see some of the questions and responses you're getting are specific to different geographical areas. Perhaps helpful to recommend to the audience to contact their local ag extension office for help in identifying proper timing of when to apply specific products. I've found the local Master Gardeners on staff are very helpful and can also make product recommendations for my area.

[@RonHenry]

Great point Blake. Quite often the recommendations are on the product labels but I can definitely see how local knowledge would help you make more effective herbicide applications. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@Wardcreek]

Mr Henry, my yard is 3000 sq ft! How can I buy products like Certainty and Celsius in small amounts???? Help me

[@RonHenry]

Get the single use packet for Celsius here: golfcourselawn.store/collections/lawn-weed-killers/products/celsius-wg-broadleaf-and-grassy-weed-control-for-warm-season-turf?variant=43710913183993 and a bottle of Certainty: golfcourselawn.store/products/certainty-herbicide-1-25-oz-sedge-and-poa-annua-control That's under $200. The single use Celsius will treat up to 4000 square feet.

[@AncientHippie]

Nice educational, easy to follow video, well done young man!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks so much JJ Deadhead. I appreciate you watching.

[@dl6317]

Amazing video. Had no idea about wetting the lawn to make it stick to the leaves themselves. Thank you much!

[@RonHenry]

Glad it was helpful Damien. Let me know if you need anything else.

[@juliansalinas3154]

Hey Ron, first I want to say great channel!! Perfect information for lawn care rookies like myself! I have a question, I planted blackjack bermuda seed late March, its coming in decent but I have a lot of weeds. What is your opinion on getting rid of weeds in the lawn for new grass? Will it damage immature bermuda?

[@RonHenry]

Heya Julian. Given that you've recently made the investment in planting new Bermuda, I'd do my best to keep herbicides off the turf. Once the new grass is fully established, you can use Spectracide but until then, I'd just weed manually. I know it's a huge pain, but it's the safest option for the turf. It's what I did for my lawn when I overseeded. Assuming you don't already have one, grab one of those weeding tools from your local Home Depot or on Amazon: amzn.to/3fdeCqG Thanks so much for the kind words about the channel. Glad that you find the content helpful. Be sure to let me know if I can help with anything. Can message me here or [e-mail]

[@juliansalinas3154]

@@RonHenry Sounds good! Thanks 👍

[@satinsheree]

I am having a hard time putting all the pieces together. My new home basically has a weed lawn. After this step, I hand pull weeds, right? Then in general, what do I do? Lay fertilizer then lay grass seed? What should the time line look like? I am in Lexington, KY and my front gets full sun in the afternoons.

[@RonHenry]

I would read this Satin. It gives good options depending on your grass type. golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care/best-products-for-killing-weeds-without-killing-grass You shouldn't have to pull the weeds after they're already dead.

[@satinsheree]

I appreciate the link. Now I finally think I have found a window of rain then no rain starting tomorrow, but as I read the instructions on the labeling for Spectracide, it says to not sow seed for 10 weeks after (sheesh!). It also says that this could be used the 3rd mowing after sowing seeds. I am positive that nothing but weeds exists on this lawn. So should I put seed down first then use this or should I go ahead and spread it and wait 10 weeks?

[@BleepKing]

Thanks for the info, new to the lawn game!

[@RonHenry]

Very welcome NTvns. Let me know if I can help with anything else. Thanks for watching the content.

[@josetzaca10]

A question on the first product. What if I have a bed that has just weeds that I wanna get rid of. If I use this product can I seed grass over it w new soil once all the weeds are dead? Or how long would I have to wait?

[@RonHenry]

Nope. The first product has pre-emergent in it so have to wait 4 months before seeding.

[@markhammett5072]

Hey Ron........you seem very Knowledgeable on Lawns. What is your background?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Mark. I have a technology background. I've learned what I know about lawn care from research, learning from others and a bit of trial and error. I spend a lot of time each week working on it. Thanks for watching the content. Let me know if I can help with anything.

[@GhostRider03]

His lawn

[@23cherries]

🙄

[@Marith81]

Probably a guy who played in many yards or play grounds as a kid and focused on the most important thing. GRASS ❤ very smart guy

[@fiddleguy28]

Thirty years ago when we bought this house there were lots of weeds and the grass looked sick. First thing we did was get a soil test done. The previous owner had been using chem Lawn. The lawn was green but sick. There was no potash whatever. I put 0-0-60 down. Spent countless hours pulling Dandelions, and used Weed be Gone . Spiked airated like crazy. Limed like crazy as the PH was like 4. We applied Fleet Farm 27-7-7 granulated fertilizer with iron. I still take soil tests every other year. I try not to use pesticide. I've found Tenacity for spot weeding. I have the best lawn in town, at least that's what I've been told. Weeds don't like a thick healthy lawn.

[@RonHenry]

Completely agree fiddleguy28. One of the best weed controls is to grow a thick lawn. Weeds have a difficult time competing.

[@jlk9704]

You have a good presentation and information so thank you so much Brother

[@RonHenry]

Thanks so much JL K. Glad you're getting value out of it. I released a new video here covering liquid Spectracide. You can check it out here if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvOoYGiqLB8qNE Appreciate the support.

[@patriciagarcia5301]

I am attempting to rid flat purslane from an established Bermuda grass lawn. I am weed wacking close to ground surface and then will add patch seed with mulch. There are several vegetable gardens and would not like to cancel them because of chemical weed killers. If this does not work, I will try cider vinegar.

[@RonHenry]

Sounds like a plan Patricia. That should do it. 👍😎

[@spchief]

Hi Ron. I laid down a couple bags of spectracide Recently in my lawn to help with a crabgrass problem. The bag mentioned not being able to lay grass seed for 10 weeks. How soon have you tried to plant grass seed after using Spectracide. Your videos are really helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@RonHenry]

Heya Ryan. I would really wait the 10 weeks on the grass seed. Depending on which type of grass seed you're putting down it probably represents several hundred dollars. If you spread it before the 10 weeks is up, you'll likely get some germination but not as good as if you'd waited. If you want to still give it a go, I'd recommend doing a really good aeration of the lawn prior to spreading the seed. This will damage the pre-emergent barrier making it less effective against preventing germination. Does that make sense?

[@spchief]

That does make sense. I bought some Arden 15 seeds that I hoped to plant this year but I think 10 weeks probably takes me completely out of season for growing new grass. Is there anything that you recommend that I can do in the meantime that might be helpful for growing new grass using seed next year?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Ryan, I'd work on getting the soil as healthy as possible. So do a soil test assuming you haven't as yet and make the amendments to get the soil into primo shape. www.mysoiltesting.com/shop?aff=11 Again, you *can* overseed this year but I'd be sure to aerate heavily before doing so in order to make the pre emergent less effective. 👍😎

[@auto2495]

Hi ron: hope you are well, excellent work, I have a non residential yard, where there are heavy brushes which have turned in strong rooted and turned into tree like , what will be a good remedy to get rid of them, if needed I can shoot some photos , this is in Houston tX thanks for your help

[@RonHenry]

This should do the trick Auto249: golfcourselawn.store/products/roundup-quikpro-weed-killer-5-x-1-5-oz-packs

[@timijeboda1228]

Very informative video for a DIY like me. I the flow of your message so I can take notes. Thanks for also letting us know where to get the products from. You provided the pros and cons of using these products so as to minimize lawn or turf damage. Excellent !! Great job. God bless !!!

[@RonHenry]

You are so welcome Timi. I'm glad that you found it useful. I recently released a new video with another easy-to-apply option for taking care of weeds in your lawn. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvOoYGiqLB8qNE Thanks for watching.

[@laurenkil]

When I moved in to my house I had a full clover lawn and I actually loved it... Over a few years my lawn has become ALL other weeds that grow knee high within two days... 😭 I just want my clover lawn back!

[@RonHenry]

Hi Lauren. Unfortunately, I can't tell you have to grow clover. It's tough to pick the weeds you grow in your lawn. The issue you'll run into is any herbicide that will be effective against the other weeds is likely to also harm clover too. I appreciate you watching. Let me know if I can help with anything.

[@laurenkil]

@@RonHenry Thank you! I think I'll just murder the whole lawn and hope thr clovers take over again. I read they can br pretty stubborn! Or ill just have a dead lawn this summer and grow some grass next year like an adult. 🤣

[@RonHenry]

Best comment ever. :-) Well if you want a good option for eliminating the weeds in liquid form, check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvOoYGiqLB8qNE

[@yoeleis5928]

Hey Ron. Thanks for the tips. Do you know of any products available in Canada that would be similiar?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Yoel. You should be able to get most/all of these locally since they're fairly common. Alternatively you should be able to get them all on Amazon. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎 🌿 Useful Weed Control Links Spectracide Weed Stop on Amazon: amzn.to/2LZNxdY IMAGE Nutsedge Weed Killer on Amazon: amzn.to/2B05w1H Roundup Weed Killer on Amazon: amzn.to/2LYX7xJ Hand Weeding Tool on Amazon: amzn.to/2TFzUVR

[@benb7727]

Great info. I have 2 acres of Bermuda. I have a 15 gallon tank with a boom sprayer. Is there a liquid concentrate version I will works like WEED STOP?

[@RonHenry]

Yes Ben B. Celsius golfcourselawn.store/products/celsius-wg-broadleaf-and-grassy-weed-control-for-warm-season-turf

[@lawncarewithtim4896]

Excellent video Ron, one of my favourite videos you did was tifway vs princess 77 Some years ago. Regards from South Australia.

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Tim! I'm honored that you're looking at the content all the way from South Australia 🇦🇺 . I'll try to do more comparison videos on grasses. I have an update that I'm doing on my Arden 15 overseeding project that I'll be releasing soon. What kind of grass is common in your area? 😎👍

[@lawncarewithtim4896]

Ron Henry thanks Ron, very similar to you with couch ( Bermuda) kikuyu ( caterpillar) and I have over seeded my couch with perennial rye for the first time.also your street looks amazing.

[@RonHenry]

Thanks sir! It's so cool that you on the other side of the world you guys are using similar grasses. Do you access to the same products that we have in the US? (Milorganite, etc) or are there Australian alternatives that are more common?

[@kimipbnikhuma8000]

Thank you for thiis video and the thorough information. My lawn is taken over by dandelions as we were out of the country for almost a year. I am going to try your recommendation as gardener costs too much to have the job done here in the Republic of Ireland, and subscribed.

[@RonHenry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mgz_5482]

Great video Ron ! Very informative Thank you. After I control my weed in my entire lawn what can I do to get my lawn back to it’s color. I have discoloration or dried patches. Can I treat that simultaneously when killing weed ? Should I apply weed feed instead?Or after weed control? Thank you !

[@RonHenry]

Hi Mgz_ Once you kill the weeds, just start mowing your lawn regularly. That will get rid of the dead weeds and also stimulate new growth in the grass. If you'd like a good starter fertilizer for a recovering lawn, this is a great choice: golfcourselawn.store/products/12-12-12-starter-fertilizer-with-3-iron-and-bio-nite™-granular-lawn-fertilizer After the fertilizer application, just mow, mow and mow some more. Let me know if i can help with anything else. thanks so much for watching the content. I appreciate the support. 👍😎

[@darrel7382]

The tool you are holding is the perfect finishing touch for a weed free lawn

[@RonHenry]

I agree Darrell!

[@almaburns6562]

​@@RonHenry How do you use this tool? Do you demonstrate it in any of your videos?

[@LianaCanada]

Great video btw. Very very informative.

[@RonHenry]

No problem at all. Glad you found it useful.I recently released a new one discussing a liquid Spectracide product in case you're interested in other options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvOoYGiqLB8qNE Thanks again for watching.

[@a_rodriguez3098]

Hey Ron do you spread the soectracide like you would fertilizer or just in the area of the weed plant?

[@heartfixer100]

Great video, Ron. Quick question: I noticed that Spectracide Weedstop has a concentrated liquid formula as well as a hose sprayer version. Are these acceptable alternatives like the granular version, or do they have the same downsides as the liquid agents you discuss?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Arie. Yes, the liquid concentrates work well while not having to apply to wet grass like the granular. If getting rid of existing weeds is your main goal, I'd go with liquid vs granular. An alternative to Spectracide that's professional strength is this product: golfcourselawn.store/products/broadleaf-weed-control-triad-select-3-way-herbicide Hope this helps.

[@reneebelland]

Hi Ron, There are so many products being discussed, not sure where to begin. We live in Florida, we have floritam grass, overall looks good, however, I'm noticing clover and crabgrass in many areas, what do I start with to kill the unwanted weeds and what do I maintain it with to keep it healthy and weeds out. Thank you.

[@gfh9786]

Will check if safe for St Augustine. Nice suggestions. Good job.

[@RonHenry]

For St. Augustine go with: golfcourselawn.store/products/celsius-and-certainty-herbicide-kit-with-surfactant-and-dye

[@how2q]

Just found your channel....excellent job! subscribed

[@RonHenry]

Welcome aboard how2q! I really appreciate it. Definitely let me know if I can help with anything. A common playlist that people new to the channel enjoy is the Fix My Ugly Lawn series. Shows how we transformed a lawn in a short period of time. Can watch it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLNAOeUcPq873NyjliG1BpdNhKeW1AmdVM

[@Matt-rj2vj]

My problem is dallisgrass in my bermuda lawn. Not finding anything better or as effective as Roundup (glyphosate). Leaves a dead spot, but not many other options.

[@RonHenry]

Heya Matt. Glyphosate can work to control it but the best way to get rid of it on residential lawns is to physically remove it. Dig it out. There are herbicides that will kill it but they're not rated for residential use.

[@Matt-rj2vj]

@@RonHenry Thanks for the advice. Just found you today and I'm hooked. Great videos and straight talk.

[@SunnyBermuda]

☀️ Nice! I’m a fan of Spectracide, too! Great for spot treating. Kills crabgrass and nutsedge, too. ☀️

[@RonHenry]

It's a great product Sunny. It provides good value for money. There are better products out there (Prodamine and Dimension) but they're far, far more expensive. Spectracide gets the job done at a reasonable price.

[@RonHenry]

Glad you got results

[@johncollins8304]

I've just read way too many BAD reviews on Az. Shame.

[@RonHenry]

Sorry to hear that John.

[@mauricewilliams2278]

Hey Ron, I am not suggesting it for others, however I have used roundup on the tougher grassy weeds while my Bermuda was dormant. It did not harm my grass at all. The areas it was used in green up fine with the rest of my lawn. I will do the same this winter to see if I had a false positive. Awesome video by the way.

[@RonHenry]

I'm glad you had a good experience with Roundup Maurice. Do you remember which one you used? I suppose if you're very, very, careful you could use it on weeds within your lawn. I've just seen too many situations where people didn't have the experience you did. Glad you're getting good results man. Anything to keep those weeds at bay! 😎👍

[@mauricewilliams2278]

Ron Henry it was the grass and weed kill. I tried while the grass was growing one year and was completely upset all year long. However this pass winter, I used it while everything was completely brown except poa and other grassy weeds. I killed it all before bringing my grass out of dormancy. Like I said I just hope I have as good of a result next year👍

[@NickWilson0001]

I think we should all be aware of what roundup is and how it flows through our environment, effecting our children, animals, water and food supply. Their are other ways to kill weeds naturally without killing ourselves.

[@adrianayala8824]

Thank you Ron for a very informative video! I wished I would've watched this before applying Spectracide weed stop granules. The bag itself does not instruct recommended temperatures for when to apply and I applied it when it was 99 degrees Fahrenheit. O'well, I guess I have to wait for result to see if I have to re spread on better temperatures.

[@RonHenry]

No problem Adrian. It will probably still work but might not get as good a result as you might have gotten. Spectracide is great stuff so it shouldn't damage the lawn. Thanks for watching the content. I really appreciate the support. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 👍😎

[@jasonbrown5376]

Great video. We just moved to Kentucky, and i have two acres plus. I just got a pull behind spreader 150 pounds. I am going to start this process. Any recommendations?

[@RonHenry]

Depends on which weeds you're trying to control. I wouldn't use big box store products to treat 2 acres. Wouldn't be cost effective.

[@jasonbrown5376]

@RonHenry ok thanks dandelion and clover mostly

[@RonHenry]

@@jasonbrown5376 This should work for those: golfcourselawn.store/products/broadleaf-weed-control-triad-select-3-way-herbicide

[@BC-jd7gx]

Hey Ron I can’t find granular spectracide anywhere including Amazon, and it seems like it’s not sold dry in Texas. Is the liquid version the same?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Bryan. I don’t believe it’s for sale in Texas. Are you trying to use it as a pre-emergent or to kill existing weeds? If existing weeds, which ones? Once I know what you’re trying to do, I can give you some other options.

[@YESSIR231000]

Following, I have a variety of weeds and need HELP!

[@brionapayan]

Great info! My yard is 80% weeds there’s some grass on the right side of my lawn so I have a lot of work. But how should I get rid of my weeds and then replant seeds?

[@shaylajohnson2586]

Thank you for your help.

[@RonHenry]

You're very welcome Shayla. Let me know if I can help with anything else. 😎👍

[@Nojnasaam]

Would you recommend using any of these products if you plan to grow vegetables in the garden as well?

[@RonHenry]

Not on anything you plan to consume.

[@Nojnasaam]

@@RonHenry ok thanks. Maybe I'll kill the weeds this year then start growing vegetables next year

[@RonHenry]

Always an option.

[@cannamink]

Wow, fam. That was a great video. Thanks

[@RonHenry]

Glad you found it useful CannaMink. I really appreciate you watching. Thanks for the support. 👍😎

[@Lillybidillie]

Can I put the turf builder down at the same as the pre emergent?

[@RonHenry]

Should be able to. I’ve never done that.

[@aueagle100]

great video Ron!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks sir! Glad that you found it useful! Let me know f I can help with anything else. 😎👍

[@TerranceSTL]

I used roundup of lawns and got great results

[@RonHenry]

I guess that depends on which one you used terrance STL. They do make a product that kills grass and not the lawn but what I was referring to was their non-selective herbicide that kills everything. Thanks for watching.

[@TerranceSTL]

Kills weeds not the lawn. You welcome

[@RonHenry]

👍😎

[@dancollins5478]

Ron, Are you for virtual hire? Love your videos and could use some advice. I’m in Long Island/N.Y. and my landscaper put seed down earlier this year and I basically have a patchy/bald lawn with more weeds than grass. Thanks, Dan

[@RonHenry]

Happy to help out where I can Dan. Can you send pictures to [e-mail] ?

[@1057shelley]

Thanks Ron. I need to get rid of the weeds but I have nice grass I want to keep so this advice was spot on!

[@RonHenry]

Awesome Shelley. These products should do the trick!

[@CNGuac]

Another one! Super informative video my friend Thanks!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks again sir. Much appreciated. I'm trying to mix up the informative vs. "fun mowing" videos. I'm not sure which people prefer more of. What do you think?

[@alytaylor8177]

Hello I'm in East TN and have a yard FULL of weeds. I'd like to try the spectricide but does it work when your lawn is mostly weeds or do I need to do something else first? Can I start this treatment in the spring or only the fall?

[@RonHenry]

Yep. It works when your lawn is mostly weeds. Just be sure to read the label to ensure the version of spectracide you're using is safe for your grass type.

[@owenshome6351]

This is great!! I just moved into a fixer upper and just recently tilled my lawn and re-seeded it and all the grass is growing but so are the weeds and its nowhere near long enough to mow the lawn yet, I wanted a way to kill the weeds endnote kill the grass thank you.

[@RonHenry]

So happy that you found it useful Owens Home. What you experienced is pretty common. Bare soil mixed with sunlight is great for growing grass but unfortunately also great for weeds. You can spot treat them while you wait for the lawn to get fully established. I'd go light on any herbicides until you're confident the grass is in great shape. Let me know if I can help with anything else. I also have a recent video covering another herbicide option: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKvOoYGiqLB8qNE Appreciate you watching sir.

[@cdreyes81]

Sounds like a good product. I have weeds creeping in from an area where it's just dirt and weeds

[@RonHenry]

It does work well and is available at a relatively low price.

[@saimanasir7472]

you are awesome at explaining specially in front of this velvet green looking grassy plot... very convincing

[@RonHenry]

Thanks so much saima. Glad you like the video. I appreciate you watching. 🙏😎

[@myang1434]

Can you apply the Spectracide anytime of the year? I moved into my house a year ago and the dandelions are horrible. I tried pulling them, applying liquid weed killer, but come to find out it doesn’t kill them permanently. They’re all back this spring.

[@RonHenry]

Hi M Yang. There are temperature restrictions on the label but outside of that, you should be good to go.

[@myang1434]

@@RonHenry thanks a bunch

[@staceygrant4096]

Hi Ron. This is the second video that I'm watching. I gave a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button from the first video. Great content and love the delivery. I'm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the weeds were out in force this year. I like the information you provided and for full on lawn care and tackling the weeds, I'm going to try the third product you recommended. I'll see if I can get it from Home Depot first and if not, then Amazon. I was thinking to apply it in the spring; which the time they recommend putting down fertilizer. We do have fertilizer that is laid in the fall so to nourish the lawn through the winter and then early spring we fertilize again. So, what do you think? Thanks again and take care.

[@RonHenry]

Hi Stacey. You should hopefully be able to find the products shown at your local Home Depot. They're fairly common. Something else you may want to consider is pre-emergent. It's a special herbicide that's applied twice per year (spring and fall) that prevents the weeds from germinating in the first place. I have a video here that talks about different options and how to use it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmLWkq2ier10jsU Hope this helps. Really appreciate you watching. Thanks for watching the support.

[@heythere6983]

You know if you burn hay with a herbicide/glyphosate, and the smoke gets over your clothes, if it would be denatured or would it be stick in clothes? Is it washable? I had a friend burn a bunch of hay and I was stuck in the smoke and I suspect I might need to clean the clothes but I have no idea how to remove this from clothes? Any tips? Or thoughts?

[@RonHenry]

Not sure on that one. You may have to have them professionally cleaned or throw them out.

[@CA-ks3cw]

Nice lawn, thanks for the tips!!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks C A! Appreciate you watching. If you like that video, here's a newer version that's even better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjbiGawjdepjpo

[@inhocsigno9151]

I have uncontrolled Poa Annua in my lawn (+crab grass, etc). I tried Image, but did not see in the fine print that it defines Tall Fescue as a weed! I live up North where Tall Fescue is the predominant lawn grass. Any on he market for this?

[@RonHenry]

Unfortunately there's not an easy way to remove Poa Annua in cool season grass. You can use Primo to suppress the seed heads so it's less visible. golfcourselawn.store/products/primo-maxx-plant-growth-regulator-4-oz Can also dig it out.

[@popscyclep8084]

Learning every time I watch your vlog. Thank you sir!!

[@RonHenry]

Very welcome Edward! I’ll do my best to keep at it. Glad that you enjoy and get value from the content. Let me know if I can help with anything. 😎👍

[@blackericdenice]

What do you use on the grass behind you?

[@RonHenry]

Hi F165. Mainly just pre-emergent in the spring and fall with frequent mowing. Prodiamine ron-henry.com/pre-emergent For post emergent, you can use Celcius on warm season grass if you want something stronger than what's listed in this video. ron-henry.com/celcius Hope this helps.

[@blackericdenice]

@@RonHenry Thank you. I bought my first house one year ago and I want a pretty lawn with the work done by me.

[@darre-w9o]

Thanks Ron, good info. like the way you present all your videos

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Diego. I’m glad that you enjoy them and get some value. Let me know if I can help answer anything.

[@RonHenry]

Thanks so much Diego. I really appreciate it.

[@Michael_the_muffinman]

What time of year should I put a weed killer like the Spectrum on my lawn? I’m just starting in a new house that is covered with dandelions and clovers. I’m in Costal VA so normal temps now are in the mid 40’s.

[@RonHenry]

45 - 90 is the temp range Michael. It takes longer to work when temps are cooler

[@24bwhit]

Great video, Ron! I’ve recently used Image on my lawn as I’m just getting a good Bermuda lawn established. I’ve noticed some discoloration as you noted in the video. I’m curious how long this discoloration will last? Is this something I can mitigate with proper fertilization? Thanks. Take care!

[@RonHenry]

Heya Bailey. It will last about 1 week assuming that your turf is healthy. I hate that particular side effect of Image but the product really does work great against nutsedge. The big thing is to not over apply the product. Literally all you need is one pass over the nutsedge. No need to soak the area. Using a liquid fertilizer will probably help the lawn recover a bit faster. Granular takes longer to break down so by the time it starts working your turf will like have recovered anyways. A good liquid option is this: amzn.to/2WRaPrI It's very similar to Brandt Supreme Green product I apply in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5bHlGCsYtGhmLs Let me know if I can help with anything else! 😎👍

[@josephballance2319]

Ron nice video information. I'm interested in the weed stop product and how to use it with firtilizer. Is there a set time between these two to wait before using? I'm in south TX with 100* temperatures. Thanks for the help.

[@RonHenry]

Hi Joseph. I would apply fertilizer before the herbicide. If temperatures are 100 degrees, I wouldn't recommend applying weed stop unless you're ok with some temporary discoloration.

[@onenationundergod8]

Thanks for this informational video! It is appreciated! Btw. Beautiful lawn!! P.S. I have an huge area on my driveway in the backyard that has been taken over by all different types of weeds (even those prickly ones) after the tree next door at a rental until has been cut down last year. This year the weeds have spread almost the entire width and I am about to use a weed puller and dig them up completely. I was gonna use a weed killer that last up to a year, but I don't want birds and squirrels to become sick and die from coming in contact with the area, so I was thinking of going the homemade vinegar and soap method and then pin down a heavy duty landscape weed barrier to hopefully help keep them from regrowing. Any tips at how to kill these off permanently? Or do you think because the tree stump is still there, the weeds will just continue to return every season?

[@RonHenry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@clement6574]

Hello, sorry off-topic but how can I improve my clay soil. It's actually clay and limestone soil (Lyon's region in the south east of France) it's just clay and a lot of small stones. I just want a nice lawn 😛 what do I have to do please? Any advice would be welcome as you're a master of lawn. Thank you in advance!

[@RonHenry]

Hi Anti Vegan. You can still grow grass in clay soil. I would recommend getting a soil test locally to see what is missing in the soil. The test kit I use isn't shipped overseas so that's not really an option. What kind of grass do you have an how often are you mowing it?

[@clement6574]

@@RonHenry I will do a soil test then. Someone told me that the pH soil in my area was 7.5 - 8 in general. I have a mix of rye grass and fescue but quack grass grows everywhere and takes over fescue. I don't know honestly, I must be wrong in what I say, I'm not expert. All I know is that it's full of quack grass. It's someone else garden that was not maintained properly so quck grass grew thick everywhere, the soil is very bumpy. I started from zero. In April I just scarifier over seeded and top dressed but the sol is very compacted though. Can't put any spade in the soil even by jumping with it. I live in a region where winter in winter we can have -10°C and in summer 40°C (draught) Maybe I should see only rye grass? I mow at the highest (7cm) twice a week.

[@rikoc5757]

Thank you for keeping it straight and to the point! Great vid. 🤙

[@RonHenry]

You're very welcome Riko! Thank you for watching sir. I appreciate it.

[@mollykeck8343]

Hi thank you for posting. What temp is too hot to apply the granular.? It rained today but temps will be in the 90's

[@RonHenry]

Hi Molly. I believe the label advises against applying at temperatures above 90 degrees. If you can wait for a stretch of weather when it's not so hot, you'll be good to go.

[@mollykeck8343]

@@RonHenry thank you. This is the my first time taking care of a lawn. Do you have a video or document for year round maintenance?

[@RonHenry]

@@mollykeck8343 I do Molly but it's in my course at golfcourselawn.com. I also have a free version that's less detailed at the bottom of this post: golfcourselawn.store/blogs/news/step-by-step-guide-for-getting-a-golf-course-lawn Hope this helps.

[@JorgeRamirez-co6yi]

Thanks ron really helpful u are the man!!!

[@RonHenry]

Glad you found it useful sir. I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching the content.

[@willznc]

Ron your videos are super informative. I'm in Georgia with about 9ksqft of Bermuda. About a month ago, I treat my completely dormant Bermuda with Prodamine and Image. Used a sprayer, followed your recommendations. ** Now , the thing is, there was Poa already hanging out in my lawn...so I'm sure the Prodamine soaked in but that stubborn grown tall PoAnna, just "ate it" ( ate that Image-I feel like, smh)** So last week I cut my lawn to down about 1 inch. I have thatch issues too, but that's another story ( smh)...I "Chopped them Po-Heads, right off!" But, guess what - they're back....waving Hi to me every time I step outside. I've read that Negate is a good herbicide for Po. I purchased the 1.5 oz bottle. I mixed it following the instructions from the manufacturer (Poored entire bottle into gallon of water for base. And I am set to mix 3 ounces of that per gallon per 1k..Cool) Now, my grass is still in dormant mode on many sections, except for Po-- he's fully grown and alive. There are some green bermuda patches here and there n my lawn... My question, should I wait until after full green up before hitting Po with that heavy Negate spot treatment and just keep on cutting lawn down to 1" every week? Or should I just hit the Po now even in this transition, spring up?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Art. I would wait until the lawn is greened up before applying the Negate. Be sure to also use a surfactant with it for best results. If you apply it now, you're likely to slow green up. Let me know if I can help with anything else.

[@willznc]

@@RonHenry ok thank you. I will let you know. And do you think that I am ok with cutting down and bagging my bermuda ( with the pesky PoAnna) to that 1" mark, weekly, until green up?

[@RonHenry]

@@willznc I think mowing at 1" is a good idea Art. You might be able to get away with weekly now, but once summer heat arrives you'll likely need to increase that to twice per week.

[@robsolo4024]

Hey Ron is there a commercial grade pre-emergent for broadleaf weeds I was thinking of maybe trying to put down a chemical called lock up in the fall to prevent a lot of weeds from coming up in the spring I am in New York so it’s a cool season lawn do you think that would work I have any other suggestions just trying to cut down on the spring Spraying

[@RonHenry]

Given that you have cool season grass, I'd go with Tenacity Rob. ron-henry.com/tenacity Be sure to use surfactant with it for best results: ron-henry.com/surfactant

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

Ok Ron I’m sorry if you read my other comment and you have perhaps commented on it. I am binge watching your videos and I may have answered my own questions on “Do you have a video on weeds and what you use?” I’m happy to see that it’s products that I can go down to Home Depot and pickup if I want to without waiting for it from Amazon. I think I will just leave this as a comment and not a question because the next video may have my answers. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and I’m going to do my best to follow it so my turf can look as pretty as my flowers and shrubs. New sub indeed!!!!

[@RonHenry]

You're very welcome RB! I'm happy that you're enjoying the content! 👍😎

[@jrprieto1]

Thanks for the useful info, the only part was that I might have to get up extra early one day to do it, lol, (JK)

[@RonHenry]

Ha JP Prieto. There is that. It's worth the effort though. Your lawn will thank you for it. 😎👍

[@tomonikawatson7472]

Hello.. I am new to gardening. Thank you for this video. When trying to grow your grass do you recommend using this platform or after the planting of grass seeds?

[@RonHenry]

If you plan is to plant grass seeds, I would not use the granular product. It contains an ingredient that will prevent the seed from germinating. Check this out for other options: golfcourselawn.store/blogs/diy-lawn-care/best-products-for-killing-weeds-without-killing-grass

[@senoJSR]

Can you water the lawn before using the Spectracide to help it stick?

[@RonHenry]

Yes. That's a good idea. You want to apply the granular to damp grass for best results as a post-emergent herbicide.

[@thewatcher8773]

Can there’s products be used when the lawn is dormant in mid to late February. I live in the metro Atlanta GA area.

[@RonHenry]

TheWatcher yes. If the weeds are present now, you can use the post-emergent herbicides.. Also, now is a great time apply your pre-emergent. These are good pre and post emergent options for Bermuda or Zoysia lawns. Prevents weeds: golfcourselawn.store/products/0-0-7-prodiamine-38-45lb For existing weeds: golfcourselawn.store/products/broadleaf-weed-control-triad-select-3-way-herbicide Hope this helps.

[@cedricjohnson317]

Should I put the spectracide down after I cut the grass or does it matter ....

[@RonHenry]

Ideally apply it a few days after mowing and then don't mow your lawn for 2 days after application.

[@JBreezedorsett]

HEY RON, I CURRENTLY WEEDS NOW IN MY BACKYARD! DOES THE GRASS/WEED NEED TO BE CUT FIRST BEFORE I APPLY THE BAG, THE WEED STOP ON YET GRASS? OR CAN THE WEEDS STILL BE THERE AND I APPLY THE WEED STOP?

[@RonHenry]

Grass doesn't need to be cut first. You need to let the weed stop sit on the weeds for 2 days before you mow though. So apply and then wait for 2 days before mowing again.

[@henisr.530]

Ortho concentrated want to use to treat my lawn, or only spot treat?

[@RonHenry]

I’ve never used that product so can’t say for sure Henis R. If you have weeds everywhere then blanket spray. If they’re only in a few locations, then spot spray.

[@ccarpenter006]

Does the Spectacide work on St. Augustine grass? If not, do you have any recommendations?

[@RonHenry]

Yes it does: golfcourselawn.store/products/specticle-flo-pre-emergent-herbicide

[@ccarpenter006]

Will the granules work… Or is the spray better? Would think the granules are more economical? And thanks for your help.

[@chandramajett1290]

Wonder if you have to cut grass first before applying spectracide

[@RonHenry]

No. Don't mow 2 days before application.

[@maryriker8227]

I have a front lawn that is mostly bermuda will the Spectricide kill it?

[@RonHenry]

No it shouldn’t. Just be sure to apply at the rates on the bottle.

[@bizzieb3203]

Is Spectracide weed stop for lawns plus crabgrass preventer granules safe for Centipede and St Augustine grass

[@RonHenry]

No. I would use the liquid product. It’s the purple bottle. This one: www.spectracide.com/Products/Weed-And-Grass-Killers/Lawn-Weed-Killers/Spectracide-Weed-Stop-For-Lawns-For-St-Augustine-Centipede-Lawns-Concentrate-Ready-to-Spray.aspx

[@struletz]

I have a Texas weed thistle and cannot get rid of them! What would you recommend? Also, what would you recommend to treat a yard of weeds prior to laying sod down…!? Thanks!

[@RonHenry]

Morning Jason. Celsius should take care of that weed: golfcourselawn.store/products/celsius-wg-broadleaf-and-grassy-weed-control-for-warm-season-turf Use surfactant with it for best results: ron-henry.com/surfactant I'd use this to treat the yard prior to installing new sod. Hope this helps.

[@core-cs3pi]

I have a bag of HY-YIELD WEED AND FEED, my lawn is got allot of clover. Can I use this product now in mid july or should I wait. Until fall. I do not want to scorch the lawn

[@RonHenry]

I’m not familiar with that product core. I would check the label to see if there are any restrictions around temperature.