How to Get Rid of Crabgrass & Clover in the Lawn - Weed Control Like a Pro

Learn how to control and kill crabgrass and clover like a pro without hurting or killing the lawn and grass.. Use the weed control that the professional do but learn how do it step by step in this video. Get rid of clover and crabgrass and other weed with Tenacity. Spot spray your way to a perfect lawn.
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Refrain from mowing 2 days before and two days after applying Tenacity for best results.
Tenacity is rated officially to control the following weeds:
Barnyardgrass
Bentgrass
Bluegrass, annual
Buttercup
Carpetweed
Chickweed, common
Chickweed, mousear
Clover, largehop
Clover, white
Crabgrass
Crabgrass, large
Crabgrass, smooth
Crabgrass, southern
Creeping Bentgrass
Curly dock
Dandelion, Catsear
Dandelion, Common
Florida Betony
Foxtail, yellow
Galinsoga
Goosegrass
Ground ivy
Healall
Henbit
Lambsquarters, common
Lawn Burweed
Lovegrass, Tufted
Marestail
Nimblewill
Nutsedge, yellow
Oxalis
Pigweed, redroot
Pigweed, smooth
Plantain, Buckhorn
Purslane, common
Purslane, speedwell
Pusley, Florida
Shepherd's purse
Smartweed, pale
Smartweed, Pennsylvania
Sowthistle
Speedwell, persian
Swinecress
Thistle, Canada
Verbena
Violet, Wild
Wild carrot
Windmillgrass
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[@SilverCymbal]

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[@diego3ful]

Great job, but can you use this on st agustine grass

[@ernesthartfield7413]

Excellent and thanks!

[@JB-uj8mz]

If I sprayed that on my yard the entire thing would die 😂

[@Revchrisw]

How's this mixture on Kudzu, will it kill it this has been a problem here especially since we moved here?

[@JuanBeegAhs]

“Don’t shop at big box stores..... too expensive...”. First link you provide, $69.99...

[@dickwoo2586]

Great step by step video, with no annoying music. Thank you!

[@rogerhodges7656]

My father was an Agronomist (Crop Scientist.) He used dishwashing soap as a surfectant both in the field and on the lawn.

[@daddydeads]

But which brand?

[@teresag2015]

You know, this might actually work for me. (reel mower, black and decker weedeater lawnmower too, SMALL lawns. Don't judge). I agree with the question in theory though. Thanks @daddydeads

[@sheilamcdowell1251]

Where do you buy these products in Canada

[@jeepcj7dude]

@@sheilamcdowell1251 did you find them? Im in BC and its such a pain in the AZZ to find these products.

[@SeahawkAz]

Baby shampoo also works as a surfactant

[@BrockSamson.]

Clovers have the potential to spawn four leaf clovers, which attracts Leprechauns, which I use to pay my mortgage.

[@Lunni-toonies]

No removing the clovers then

[@montieeaster9883]

This made me laugh pretty good

[@chloemartel9927]

Score!

[@ebazileyes1475]

Wish I had Lepercorn then

[@thegrandlevel313]

I find them a bit stingy on the wishes

[@bearlemley]

I found that just controlling the soil’s PH levels completely rid my lawn of clover, weeds and crab grass. In Northern VA my soil was too acid for the grass and just right for clover weeds and crabgrass. The back lawn had some pine trees which increased the acid content higher than the front lawn. I bought a few soil test kits from a houses and garden center for a dollar and developed an understand of the different PH levels in different areas. All were to acidic so the only solution was pot ash. Which was simple, safe and very easy. No chemicals with possible hazardous runoff. The grass that I was seeding with liked a more neutral PH level that was different than the weeds,clover and crabgrass, so it flourished and all the bad stuff died. Reseeding fills in the voids left. I cut the grass never below 3.5 inches to reduce water usage. All my neighbors would stop buy and ask me what my secrets were to my perfect lawn. I just said, follow the science.

[@eliu20050101]

How did you flourish the lawn ? or how did you change the PH level of the lawn ? Many thanks.

[@jamestipton7872]

He said it in his comment. He added pot ash.

[@crossguard2742]

@@eliu20050101 Potash is Ph akaline chemical. It is originally from ashes. You can use potland cement ( Hydrated lime, calcium hydroxide) from hardware store as well.

[@cbak1819]

Isn't it Portland?

[@riflebear1711]

Yeah I think he meant Portland cement, but are we seriously supposed to sprinkle cement dust on our grass? Wouldn't lime sweeten the ph too?

[@larryfriese]

You gave me hope when I had none! After about a month of using tenacity, I feel the tide has turned. I'm seeing fewer and fewer weeds and the grass is taking over.

[@bigwatt5520]

This product has made a big difference in my yard I don't need a professional sprayer. Thanks for great information.

[@chrisramsey1025]

Here I am at 27 with my greenworks dethatcher, ordering a tenacity kit and the Andersons fertilizer. This channel has really helped me out!

[@SilverCymbal]

I appreciate your trust in my videos and recommendations. I think you will have some really great results with those products.

[@fanistermcdunna]

Lol I did the same thing

[@sfdvr2]

@@fanistermcdunna Me too!

[@chrisw8201]

Same!

[@walkerpantera]

I use greenworks products myself, how do you like the dethatcher? is it worth the purchase? I'm debating getting their tiller to start a garden.

[@jody7399]

Every year I come back to your video. This is the best solution ever, no other products (and I bought them all) worked on the clover. Your solution worked! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@riflebear1711]

Idk why tenacity won't kill my clover. Some of it turns white, snd some doesn't. But that's what's shown here too. Maybe ot didn't kill his clover either.

[@angelfuentes6713]

This works amazing. How often can you use? There's a lot of people wondering that have commented on here.

[@SteveSilverActor]

Clover is a legume, which means it fixes nitrogen in the soil and is a "green manure". The flowers also attract pollinators. They can be quite beautiful when they bloom.

[@SaintlySaavy]

Ditto, i have a patch of clovers next to my grass and the soil with the clovers is black and soft, while the soil with the grass is hard, dry, and tan. A yard full of only green grass makes the utility company and city very happy. 🤑

[@mra4107]

Completely agree. My lawn is polyculture of grasses and "weeds" to support the soil and pollinators. I would never remove any of them, especially with chemicals.

[@B.-gb2sh]

​@SaintlySaavy why does it make the utility company and city happy?

[@user-nz7dd3sg5c]

​@@B.-gb2shthey pay more for water to water their lawn more ofter

[@stiddube9125]

Here I am at the fruitful age of 20, watching lawn videos. covid-19 lock down has morphed me into a dad.

[@SilverCymbal]

Good skills to have in the future. I wish I knew this stuff years earlier. There never would have been a before shot!

[@jimbo7461]

Bruh I’m 16 lol

[@teenytinytoons]

You’re not the only one. Trust me.

[@OldschoolRed]

If your dad doesnt teach you man stuff when your learning to be a man your father failed. Lmao between my dad and my grandpas I could fix a car and build a house by the time I was 18. Smdh little girls you are. Hahahahahah.

[@Ana84262]

Your dad is a good dad...

[@5MrPine]

How long after spraying can I start the aerating and seeding process? First timer putting effort to restoring my lawn. Great videos!

[@Thedumbtruckdriver]

One must have the tenacity to make this work, great video.

[@5borough6g]

I’ve been trying to get grass to grow at my home for 15 + years, after watching this and a few of your videos I think this will be the year! Thanks!

[@kilobravo2373]

How's it coming along, sports fan?

[@joshportie]

After watching a video on how to kill your lawn....

[@jamesflynn10]

You might want to have a look at your topsoil and drainage situation. My guess is that it is not good and you may have to start there to get the results you are after.

[@Jjflokn]

@@joshportie Weeds*

[@amsour._.]

@@Jjflokn what’s wrong with weeds

[@rymaster4385]

Crabgrass and clover are really starting to kick in this time of year. While I’ve only used tenacity a couple times, I was very happy with the results.

[@rokhaizankhabibni3686]

Where to buy the tenacity.... I'm from Malaysia.. Tq

[@supermanbeatsthor]

If you are not getting paid for the information you provide you should be because you have an knack for this kind of thing. Thank you thank thank you.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, its because I only show things that I really love so it's easy to get excited about them. I am sponsored by some companies but the vast majority of my videos, including this one are just a regular person showing something they like and sharing how to use it. Thanks again for the kind words!

[@powerinprayer917]

@@SilverCymbal Hello. I missed the fall application of tenacity. I was wondering if March is okay to apply the mixture in Ohio

[@SilverCymbal]

@@powerinprayer917 You absolutely can, Tenacity does not care about the time of year at all, if weeds are actively growing you can use it. The only other restriction is that you can never spray when it's 80 or over. Just while spraying, it can be over 80 later on in the same day. Hope this helps.

[@maximusmock]

Ohio lawn care professional here. Single most important thing is mowing high. 3 1/2 to 4”. Haven’t used crabgrass control or a blanket weed control in years. Just fertilizer. Most people don’t realize how important proper mowing is. Weed wacking the edges down low is also a sure way to get weeds and crabgrass. Did I mention mow high!

[@lilfleck87]

So you're suggesting to not weed wacking the edges? Can you explain more on this?

[@B.-gb2sh]

Thank you. I'll sure to keep this in mine for my lawn routine

[@SammyEddie]

What type grass are you referring to for 4”

[@maximusmock]

@@SammyEddieI have all bluegrass. But this is good for all cool season Turfgrass.

[@anthonybc]

Great video! As far as clover goes, up until the 1950s it was was the most popular lawn type. It was actually chemical company marketing post WW2 that suggested it was a weed. Everyone wanted a clover lawn. And like stated in the video, it is great for pollinators. Beyond that, it actually a nitrogen fixer, meaning it works through a symbiotic relationship with bacteria to covert nitrogen in our atmosphere in sequestered nitrogen that is bioavailable to plants. So if you have poor soil, it might be a good idea to start with clover to get things going for a year or two, then start mixing in the grass seed. Having bear ground leads to the soil bacteria either going dormant or completely dying off, and to takes a while to rebuild that healthy soil ecosystem which supports plants. This is because the ground will be directly exposed to the sun to “cook”. Just thought I’d share!

[@Nurse_Nuggets]

Thank you 🙏🙌!!! If you want healthy vegetative “growth”, whether it be lawn grass, produce, shrubs or trees, please, please, please do not spray something that KILLS VEGETATIVE GROWTH. Instead plant things that foster biodiversity. Nature already has the cure for every disease and pest. We just have to get away from the idea of sterilizing everything and killing off what we think is “undesirable”.

[@kitchenboy69]

I got lost. Lol.

[@firstname6208]

Thick top dressing of dried composted cow manure after aerating can help kick start everything. We put 10 cu yds on a lawn last oct on a very troubling lawn. She was skeptical, two weeks ago (late march) she was skeptical, this week she is a believer. Most bare spots gone, beautiful color, great stand and very happy.

[@ebazileyes1475]

I appreciate the share that explains what happen to my soil that has impire grass that is now being chocked or take over by clovers..all my hard work of planting Impire grass has now turned into clovet lawn which is not impressive to me. But if it will help rebuild the soil Ill removed them when its done

[@andresv.8880]

Most people complain about our culture being too superficial and about companies controlling narratives but they're fine to allow a company to dictate to them what a healthy lawn is lol. Thanks for the information, I think I'll let the clovers live.

[@zeppelin5000]

What is the best time of the year to apply this solution? I'm having weed issues over my entire lawn and it's August in the 90's. Is it not recommended to do this this time of year?

[@GC987]

One of the best lawn/weed control blogs I've seen (and I've been looking extensively). Thanks very much.

[@alexnuaimi3299]

Great information. I've been following your instructions for two years now, and the lawn in my house is getting better and better. It was so terrible before. I've been sharing your video with everyone liked the results of my lawn. Thank you again for your time and efforts.

[@MrBernt1968]

No, it is getting worse and worse

[@Jjflokn]

@@MrBernt1968 How?

[@MrBernt1968]

@@Jjflokn Totally lifeless. It is like a desert

[@bikerlawni6617]

Yeah but lawns are always not the most insect friendly when they are mowed very often. For that reason I leave small spots on my property untreated so that the grass and weeds get long and the insects got something to eat and live

[@stanw74utube]

How soon after application do you recommend cutting the grass?

[@Sam6721]

Excellent video. A few questions: When is the best time to do this? When in the process can I cut the lawn? Should I use grass seed after a few weeks?

[@sytch4me334]

You can apply tenacity at the time of seeding to use as a pre emergent. It won’t inhibit your seed from growing. It can be used as both a post and preemergent.

[@Xanthopteryx]

Never. This is very(!) toxic for nature. And you should preferably cut the lawn one time. In the late summer/beginning of early autumn. When all the flowers of the grass and the flowers have gone away. Then cut with a scythe or similar. Let it stay on the ground for at least a week so the seeds can fall off. Then rake together and put on a compost. The more time goes by, the more your boring horrendous monoculture green desert lawn will transform into a more meadow like with more flowers, more bees and butterflies and insects, and nutrients will slowly go away with the cut grass that will make the grass grow slower and the flowers to become more. So NEVER have fertilizers on.

[@ra1der5]

Very informative. Thank you! I would very much appreciate answers to a few questions: * Do I apply this in spring, summer, fall, any time? * How long should I wait to apply this after cutting the grass? * I assume the grass needs to be dry. How long after the application should I wait to water? * You are spot treating in this video. Can I / should I apply this to an entire lawn?

[@bikerlawni6617]

You can apply it everytime in the year but not in the winter of course. Grass shouldn’t be mowed 2 days before and after application. I think same is for watering. And yes you can put it onto whole lawn. If you follow the instructions your good grass will not be killed

[@ra1der5]

@@bikerlawni6617 Thank you! “And may the odds be ever in your favor!”

[@louisevad6091]

Clover is good for your lawn. It grows well with grass. It adds nitrogen naturally. It keeps it green with way less water. I kill the crab grass and leave the clover. I introduced micro clover

[@JimmyDThing]

No matter how much dye I put in, it never contrasts as much as it does for you in this video hahaha. But thank you for your content, you've been super helpful in getting my lawn back into shape.

[@benjamintorres9211]

Just did my own lawn and felt the same lol

[@mrBDeye]

Some dyes are better than others.

[@mikegcolvin]

Great video! I followed your advice last year using Tenacity mixture. The results were fantastic! It was murder spraying it with a hand held spray bottle. If you have a large area like me, better get yourself a backpack sprayer and your body will thank you.

[@loganhatch]

True. And you can get a good/decent 5 gallon backpack sprayer at harbor freights for $30 or less. Been using the same one for several years and it’s been great. Obviously a battery powered one would be even better but as a home owner only treating your own lawn pumping by hand is not a big deal.

[@chantemichelle888]

Thank you so much for this video! Does it also kill dandelions? I have a veggie garden in the back yard , would the weed killer effect my soil ?

[@johns17m]

You have a very concise way of presenting information. And it looks like your channel is growing fast! Great work!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much, I am thrilled to have people enjoying my videos and using my tips a lot. Thanks for being a subscriber

[@carnivalminds]

Yes, thank you. Too many babblers on DIY videos!

[@savageproductionsfr]

I guess you could say....his channel is growing like a weed ...I'll see myself out

[@sfdvr2]

I did this today with all the items advised. Pretty easy if you listen to SC advise and do it exactly. The sprayer was really nice!

[@michaelbacchiocchi8111]

Buddy, thanks for the recommendations! I had tilled, cultivated and planted a new lawn this spring. I was hesitant to use any herbicide figuring it would interfere with lawn seed germination and growth. More than half of my lawn was soon covered with just about every weed variety imaginable... However after just one application of the recommended solution, in less than 3 weeks ALL weeds are dead or dying! And my grass wasn’t affected at all! I used the same Jonathan Green variety you suggested in another vid (I also live in NJ). Just wish I knew about this herbicide before planting this year as I would have definitely used it as a pre-emergent. I’ll definitely broadcast spray again this fall. After a good scarifying, dethatch, aeration, fertilization and overseed, I hope to have a great lawn in year 2! Peace brother 👊🏻

[@michaelbacchiocchi8111]

@@jcrane521 scarification is kind of like scraping the surface. It removes dead/dying vegetation build-up which can block needed air, water and nutrients from entering the soil. Ideally (albeit impossible) all you should see are grass shoots and soil. It also tends to scrape light grooves into the soil, which IMO provides a better seedbed for over-seeding although I haven’t found any studies to confirm this. It’s also a good opportunity to rake in some new soil afterwards for better combining. Good luck to you. Make year 11 the best ever! 👍 Off to a good start here in year 2...🤞🏼

[@MrKfq269]

I'm in South Jersey. What time of the year do you apply this? AND, how soon after applying can you re-seed?

[@theobserver9131]

Weeds love it when you til. Tilling is the best way to raise a great crop of weeds.

[@demwillams8898]

Get that pH fixed

[@MostafaSohel]

After using the products, are the grass clippings going to be safe for my compost bin to use this as a fertilizer for my vegetable garden?

[@sherriereed2009]

I bought this stuff a couple years ago . I mixed it and sprayed it on my grass but didn’t get the results I expected. I figured out what I did wrong. You must mix it. Shake your container well before spraying . I’m going to try it again tomorrow in my back yard and hopefully I will be happy.

[@derrickbronson3099]

one month later ….. so how did it work out? 🤔

[@Suchayoutuber]

I really enjoyed how clear and concise your video is straight and direct to the point, with just enough side tidbit knowledge 👍

[@robintyde5441]

Love crabgrass/dollar weed and clover. I have a combo lawn with the weeds and St. Augustine that has run from my neighbor to my lawn. Different textures, little flowers and no watering. No fertilzer or other things...it lives and cycles with the seasons. You cut it in different directions and I am happy with the look.

[@kryptoniteee]

I bully my friend Fiz

[@donaldshults8957]

Yeah I find this sterile aesthetic to be really weird and unwelcoming looking. Also, kinda shortsighted to kill off the stuff pollinators like.

[@2chocolatito]

I just find this video and it may be the solution to my problem. A quick question, after applying and during the 3 weeks of waiting, should I water the lawn as usual? Or it would wash the tenacity out?

[@MrGeorgiaBoi706]

This is just what I needed. I’ve been looking for something that wouldn’t hurt my grass while killing the weeds. Thanks. Great video.

[@SilverCymbal]

Everything you need to be weed free: Tenacity Weed Control: amzn.to/2JM4APm - Surfactant: amzn.to/2Xz6dod - Dye/Colorant: amzn.to/2XRUT6V 2 Gallon Sprayer: amzn.to/2xBJP3k

[@TB-vj8ie]

Would this work to kill plants as well. The house I purchased has lots of plants in random places and I'd like to start from scratch

[@AngelTorres-qu6fp]

I’m glad I found you, needed to know how to get rid of weeds, just ordered everything 😅

[@mike33033]

I just wanted to say that your videos are amazing. I have a newer lawn with lots of weeds and I ended up wasting money on hiring TruGreen to take care of it because it was pretty frustrating watching other youtube lawn videos where they either go way too in depth for a newbie or completely waste my time by taking about their lawn experiences. Most people probably just want tips, and a step-by-step right to the point guide and you did that, keep up the good work!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate the nice comment a lot! All of these take a lot of time to put together but the nice feedback like this really goes a long way knowing they help a lot of people. I was just were you were a few years ago, paying other people and it got nothing for it. Glad you like them and thank you for being a part of my channel.

[@jamesm.8392]

TruGreen quoting me $55+ a visit X7/yr. for 3,000 sf of coverage when I only have 1,200 sf. < $120 of DIY Supplies Shown Here will last me 4 years. So $120 vs $ 1,540 . . . no brainer. I was already doing all of the other stuff anyway e.g. Grub X, Fertilizer, Terro, Seeding and more . . . My next door neighbor has had TG for years and they deliberately are not providing full coverage of her property that they are over-charging her for. So now my border with her has gotten to be ugly. Just another Part Of Their Game. Very few of these companies do what they are suppose to do Unless YOU supervise Their Employees. Do it yourself folks . . . This stuff not Rocket Science. Just follow instructions and use common sense.

[@HuskerDanie]

If my yard is pretty much been taken over by weeds, should I spray the whole yard? How many times do you have to spray the weeds?

[@michaelrief4424]

I’m old school. I actually like White Clover in the Lawn. I have actually bought white clover seed and spread it around my yard. When I was young Clover was the ground cover in all the playgrounds in the area I grew up in. It’s practically indestructible with kids running on it all the time.

[@traskstoneworks]

We are the same and like clover! It also supplies nitrogen!

[@ron9686]

If you can't tolerate clover in your yard, does that mean you don't tolerate minorities in your neighborhood? Celebrate diversity in your yard as well as your neighborhood. Lawn = discrimination.

[@annabrahamson4320]

Was also in golf courses it

[@NNJPRGreg]

Followed this video and I got the best lawn on the block. Thank you!

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate the nice comment, thank you very much and enjoy that lawn!

[@mikem.5252]

If re-seeding is necessary, will grass seed germinate in areas treated w/ Tenacity? Great info.

[@bpmunroe]

When is the right time in the spring to apply this and how soon after can I reseed? I am in Southern Connecticut, zone 6/7

[@Hitch1742]

Hey, this video is so helpful with my lawn situation and I will use the Tenacity mixture. But I have two questions, is it best to cut the lawn first then spray the mixture on the trouble spots? And second, when the areas are dead and white can I apply grass fertilizer and turf builder to the lawn? Your answers will be greatly appreciated!!

[@azstatik]

Most lawn applications require you to not mow 2 days before and 2 days after your application. Adding a turf builder or seed can help fill in the space quicker, but leaving it empty and letting your turf grow into the space works too, it just takes longer.

[@Fearf127]

Great video. I just applied tenacity to my lawn last night (4/29/20) and was curious if I needed to wait a certain timeframe to mow/ dethatch/ fertilize. Thanks

[@zhangheng2868]

Hi, does tenacity works for your lawn? Thank you!

[@tonyclark9745]

I really like your videos, the way you present the material really clicks to me

[@SilverCymbal]

Very nice of you to say, so glad they are helpful!

[@murd777]

Do you recommend to cut the grass right before to apply the product? Thanks

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

I started using this last year! My front and side yard (maybe 2000 sq ft) had probably 100 sq ft of clover, and seemed to pull two to three 55 gallon drums worth dandelions every summer (neighbor refused to spray or weed his yard, with his entire yard being dandelion and crab grass) this spring I’ve only had a few dozen pop up so far, and zero clover. A far better result from the previous spring. The neighbor ended up at a nursing home, and there is no one at his house, so I sprayed his entire yard, front and back, I’ll seed, water, and mow it till someone buys the place.

[@danieldesmond3422]

How long after spraying weed killer can you weed?

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Daniel Desmond you wouldn’t need to weed, in my comment above, the weeding I’m referring to is before I started using tenacity. It takes a few weeks after spraying the weeds for them to die, but die they will. Some advice would be, Don’t apply when the leaves are wet, or rain is in the immediate forecast. Good luck.

[@danieldesmond3422]

@@brainwashingdetergent4322 My bad that was probably my stupidest typo. What I meant to say was "how long after spraying weed killer can you seed." As in sow grass seed. I've just sprayed my lawn's weeds and I'm wondering if that will affect the grass seeding process.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Daniel Desmond no worries, good question, I’m not sure as this is the first year I’ve tried over seeding and tenacity. I sprayed first then watered regularly for two weeks before I over seeded. I see what happens I suppose. If the seed doesn’t take, I’ll over seed again this fall.

[@danieldesmond3422]

Ambrose Leahy thanks 🙏🏻

[@tomdestio6575]

Thank you so much for this information, my lawn looks 100% better since I applied it. You are really a benefit for people like me, keep it up! Great advice.

[@bonniechase5599]

We moved to a home with a neglected lawn, which is more like a mowed field. It's covered in crab grass, clover, milkweed and dandelions, looks shaggy, and much of it is dead and dry at any given time. When I mow the burr clover, it dies, leaving big brown spots. Most of our "lawn" is being repurposed. But I want the part that remains lawn to look good. So thank you for your information.

[@SilverCymbal]

This will make a big difference for you and get you to a point that you will just have yoru grass left to spread and you can add seed too then if you want to help it more. Thanks for the nice comment - Everything you need to be weed free: Tenacity Weed Control: amzn.to/2S0ATO2 - Surfactant: amzn.to/2Xz6dod - Dye/Colorant: amzn.to/2Jta4yh 2 Gallon Sprayer: amzn.to/2xBJP3k

[@jayeckolee]

How long would you wait to mow your lawn after applying tenacity?

[@robertherman58]

You should also note that Tenacity kills bent grass. Bent grass is the type of grass used on golf courses, but is pretty common for residential lawns to have patches of it.

[@j.arevalo4461]

I agree this is a great video and presentation. Here is my issue though I used this recipe for my lawn and though it killed the clover it didn't kill other wide leaf weeds. Also it burnt the grass in some areas, but the grass recuperated from the burnt after a few weeks. My issue is that it didn't kill all the weeds.

[@VesperGoes]

Great video! I appreciate that you got right to the point without a bunch of chit chat.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate the nice words, thank you Rebecca

[@WoAMortis]

I just used this product based on your video. Thank you. I'm hopeful it works. Crabb grass has totally taken over my yard.. Question: can I put seed over the bare spots once or during the killing process?

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

Funny this should show up n my recommendations as I am currently in the process of replacing the grass in my lawn with clover, creeping thyme, corsican mint and moss for the shady areas. Looks good, smells even better and I don't have to mow anymore.

[@MikeBee77]

Where do you get the Corsican Mint from? I did buy seeds last year but for some reason take a long time to grow...

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

@@MikeBee77 just bought some seeds off ebay. They tool a few days to germinate if I recall correctly.

[@apormarkos]

Hah, yeah me too. Lawn grass is pretty stupid IMHO

[@Mote78]

Yeah I like clover because it doesn’t grow tall so takes less mowing takes nitrogen from the air so it doesn’t need fertilization, and bees love the flowers to make honey and bees pollinate my fruit trees! Why kill it? Killing it is going overboard and hurts our environment...in my opinion.

[@cynthiamoon372]

White clover IS my yard. Looks good, bees and rabbits love it, and clover adds nitrogen to the soil. When dandelions appear, I eat that myself.

[@jsully23]

These videos are great. After watching, I bought the sprayer and all the chemicals. My lawn is getting better and getting ready for the fall renovation! Thanks for the great content and links to products!

[@mjrotorpugs]

great video, you should add that there is a max amount of tenacity that can be applied to a lawn per year. You can apply Tenacity Herbicide multiple times per year as long as you do not exceed the maximum annual rate of 16 oz per Acre per year

[@jay221982]

Why is that?

[@mjrotorpugs]

@@jay221982 it's per the label instructions

[@jay221982]

@@mjrotorpugs I've got about an acre and a half of clover - driving me up the wall.

[@mjrotorpugs]

I have a lot of spurge on my acre. I used to have a lot of crabgrass too. I removed it by doing 2 5k renovations on my front lawn. It took 2 years. Now I apply pre-em in the spring to prevent the crabgrass. Last year I split the pre-em into two applications. This year I did one app for the max amount. I have some poa annua too. That is a pain to deal with. A reno is a lot of work, but worth it in the long run

[@jay221982]

@@mjrotorpugs Wow - I'm not looking to spend that kind of money just yet.

[@imnewtothistuff]

I've used LV400, it works well but expensive and you have to reapply every year. I'm gonna try this stuff.

[@herojactivity]

Quick question sir, after apply the solution when are you going to water? Days or week? Specially right now is very hot weather in CA.

[@NutmegThumper]

Finally purchased everything and was able to use your video instruction! The blue dye makes a mess! On my second mix I used a Dixie cup that I marked for 1 oz. Easier clean up!

[@arielmojena9250]

Great straightforward video. Thank you. Quick question: what are the best times of the year to apply and how often per season can one apply ? Thanks again, Ariel M (North Jersey)

[@luzdelnorte5862]

Did you got an answer? I would like 2 know how often you can apply the product

[@mattjaramillo3065]

Hey there. Very helpful video. I just finished spraying my lawn with tenacity. How long do I have to wait before I could turn my sprinkler system back on? Thanks for all your help!

[@andybeyer2230]

Part of my yard gets a ton of clover, and honestly I think it looks awesome (until the grass pokes through). Is there a way to eliminate the grass and let the clover take over?

[@freezerlunik]

I'm intuitively thinking, overseed with more clover?

[@user-mc5vy2vk5n]

I actually mixed on purpose some clover & daisy seeds into grass seeds to make the lawn less boring. Sowing clover only would be too expensive and I wanted some variety, not only one species.

[@0623kaboom]

the clover will do that over time as it replaces the nitrogen the grass takes up ... but you can move patches of about 1foot square and relay them all over in a checkerboard fashion which will promote the clover to spread faster ... . also clover flowers are a nice tea as well ...

[@alchemi8085]

I like clover too. Cutting your lawn at 4 inch height once per week the clover thrive.

[@stormy7318]

I love clover too and instead of grass seed, I've been spreading clover seeds instead. It's self fertilizing and doesn't get as tall as grass which means less mowing is needed. Lawns are boring when it's just grass. I'd rather have a meadow full of flowers.

[@lsbruva]

Great video... Thank you for sharing! I intend to follow this video and your Fix an Ugly lawn video step by step. I just have a quick question regarding Tenacity... What if I apply to my lawn and it rains a day or two later? Do I need to reapply? Thanks again!

[@sunnyvoid7206]

Lmao if I get rid of the crabgrass and clover all I'll have mud.

[@playably]

Lay down some grass seed when it dies. Expert garden sun and shade mix grows in anything. Also grass may be suffocated under the crab grass and clovers

[@sunnyvoid7206]

@@playably that's what my roommate said 8years ago my backyard is still half mud pit

[@silverdoggg]

@@sunnyvoid7206 LoL

[@LOTR_BTTF]

Lol same here. In fact most of the homes in my area just have the grass that grows naturally....though to be fair a lot of them have really large lawns (that like take a few hours to mow even with a riding mower) that are way too much to seed.

[@stacy3633]

Haha..me too

[@jorgealexismejia7395]

I'm new at lawn care, will this product kill and prevent them from growing back up at least for the Season? Or I will need to keep applying it? Thanks in advance

[@mattpisani6933]

If I want to use Tenacity as well as aerate, over seed and fertilize, how long do I have to wait in between each of these steps? I guess the biggest wait would be between Tenacity and over seeding but let me know.

[@TheBeautybound]

Same question.

[@abelguerrero3000]

Y'all got answers for the new guy yet??

[@uhotrippa]

Tenacity doesn't bother seed germination

[@RS-jo2yl]

I really love all your videos including this one. All the methods you teach are simple, easy. After watching them I want to try by myself. That is a big deal! Thank you for your hard work and effort. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience. 👍🤝💯

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate such nice words, it means a lot. I love to make the videos and they take a lot of time but seeing something like this makes it really worthwhile. Thanks for sharing this and being a part of the channel. Best wishes.

[@jdmec81]

The 2 weeds I cannot kill off in my lawn no matter how much I try. Thank you, I hope it works wonders for me.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, you will have success with this Everything you need to be weed free: Tenacity Weed Control: amzn.to/2S0ATO2 - Surfactant: amzn.to/2Xz6dod - Dye/Colorant: amzn.to/2Jta4yh 2 Gallon Sprayer: amzn.to/2xBJP3k

[@thirtyacres7504]

Instructions are very clear. Precise, concise, and recommending a product that works - not just a generic big brand store product. Exact measurements, too, eliminating so many trial and error = wasted time and money. Thank you!

[@noexcuses6727]

Yes. It works. The white grass leaves look a bit strange but thats really a good thing. Love it in Savannah Georgia

[@jasonwright5593]

After they turned white, did they die?

[@KoldAsHell]

I'm in Savannah too, I might just have to try it out the clovers have always been wild here.

[@Areneemua]

Update? I believe for Georgia (warm season lawns) he recommended Drive xlR8 herbicide for Bermuda & Zoysia grass

[@peggybates7854]

I love clover and it smells so good!

[@chatham2006]

Couple questions: When spraying Tenacity, does it have to be rain free for a certain amount of time? How long do kids/pets have to stay off the lawn?

[@SilverCymbal]

Just for it to dry, they say 4 hours. I like to wait 8 hours. Rain/water is fine after that

[@bibit3856]

I used tenacity and I am super impressed by the results. I am going to overseed using the simple method you shared in another video. For the grabgrass, should I pull them out completely using a tool? While I see that they have turned white, they are still pretty prominent (wondering if they were in fact crabgrass 😮). Any advice is appreciated.

[@2482jamie]

Quick and to the point. before and after shots. Thank you kind sir you are a hero of grass KZbin!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad to help This really works and if you get it you will have the sam results too. Thanks for the nice words.

[@kathyk4618]

I have a smallish lawn. How long does this last once it is mixed? I really like your videos. very informative, easy to follow. I like your teaching style.

[@mitpatel1675]

I recently ordered and just received the Weed Control liquid, Surfactant, and the dye. I already have a huge 5 gallon sprayer pump, but I was wondering: how many times a year do you recommend one to prepare and spray this solution on their lawn? And also, when and during which season is it the best time to spray this solution onto the lawn: winter, spring, summer, or fall? Lastly, if i spray this solution, and the grass undergoes decent transformation where some crabgrass begins to grow back, how long (weeks or months) should I wait before I spray another coat of solution? My lawn has always been contaminated with numerous types of weeds/crabgrass types, and I would like to do this properly and accordingly to your instructions so that I have a luscious and healthy lawn.

[@sgtdevildog7134]

It dependes but i think it works better in the Fall

[@gsr4079]

awesome video. does this method kill the clover once and for all or will I need to reapply every spring? for years clovers would take over my backyard and as a result I can never get a nice lawn. I'd been using "big box store" premixed weed killer and it would kill the clover for a few months- then right back to square one. this year I was determined to see if I could do better and bought everything outlined in the video. mixed it up and sprayed the back yard. easy peasy to do. that blue dye really does make all the difference - I could see exactly what areas were sprayed and what needed to be sprayed. now I just want to see if it really kills the clovers and if any grass seed now has a shot of growning. thanks for this great tutorial.

[@matthewdallasgordonllc9874]

Just received the products and the sprayer and am about to start the process. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the information and guidance! If this works, I’ll be so happy!🤞

[@SilverCymbal]

Please do!

[@robertlunsford1350]

Clover is a nitrogen fixing plant and actually improves your soil and lawn as well as providing flowers for polinators.

[@w3vjp568]

Yes! I hate crabgrass but I welcome white clover in my lawn. It attracts bees and small butterflies, and smells great when in bloom.

[@irinasharomova2267]

Just one question. When can I reseed the lawn after application of the mixture of Tenacity?

[@isabellaleung8375]

Will those spray contaminate the soil? I mean is that safe to grow fruit and vegetables after ?

[@jessefig5281]

Is this okay to use in zone 6? What time of year do you recommend doing this? Does the yard need to be wet or dry? Thank you!

[@felicitycarly4997]

Hello! Thanks for the very informative video. I'm trying to renovate my parents' lawn so I followed all your instructions & links to all the products. Unfortunately, it rained about 12 hours after spraying the herbicide and again about 6 hours later (I had checked the weather prior and it wasn't supposed to rain for a few days!). Would you recommend spraying again or just leaving it and hoping the herbicide will still work? Thanks in advance!

[@ChrisBGood]

To bad he never answered your question. What did you end up doing and how did it turn out?

[@rickb3288]

Found this elsewhere: When is it best to apply Tenacity Herbicide? This herbicide is best used to a dry lawn in the spring or fall, making sure the air temperature is not above 80 degrees at the time of application. It takes about 2 hours to dry, and then it is OK to let pets and children play on the grass. Rain or a rise in temperatures after two hours will not affect the weed killer’s effectiveness.

[@danieljuncos244]

Crabgrass and clover, over and over...🎶

[@shwethaap7101]

After spraying the week remover can we still keep watering the lawn ? Or should we water after 2 weeks when the weeds are dead ?

[@bubbagump1204]

The plant you call clover at the 18 second mark is actually oxalis. The leaves are perfectly heart-shaped making it easy to identify.

[@billob4285]

As a former turf care specialist I noticed that right away, and it's the easier to control yellow oxalis. And don't spend your hard earned dollars on a commercial surfactant, 1 ounce of liquid dish soap per gallon of water, much less expensive and just as effective. Lastly, a dye! Only for people that don't pay attention to their spray pattern. P.S. 6:45 That is clover

[@JW-cb4ls]

In general, when is the best time of the season to do this? And how often does this need to be done?

[@CurtisKleier]

I find I do it as a preemergent so for me it's April/may. I do one in June and another in July these are post emergents ...it takes about 3 days to really notice the bleaching. I sometimes followup each of my post emergent applications with another spray about a week later..

[@sikkinixxmc]

This is an honest question. What makes this better than buying something at the store? Ty!

[@SilverCymbal]

Easy, the store products cost $22/gallon, this mix works out to $3/gallon but that still isn't the real reason. The stuff at the store isn't 10% as good for nearly as many weeds and it actually works. Pros use this and nothing from those stores the reason is that it works and reduces call back problems. Hope this helps: Everything you need to be weed free: Tenacity Weed Control: amzn.to/2JM4APm - Surfactant: amzn.to/2Xz6dod - Dye/Colorant: amzn.to/2XRUT6V 2 Gallon Sprayer: amzn.to/2xBJP3k

[@sikkinixxmc]

Thank you for answering!! Can’t wait to get some.

[@supertruckerrolling]

All these products are cheaper on Amazon. The Tenacity from this store is $55 and there's shipping but it's $40 on Amazon and the other 2 are cheaper as well. I love you're idea and I'll be using it. My yard is thick and virtually weed free but been getting a ton of rain and crab grass is trying to come up. I've been keeping it in check with Spectricide but wanna try this

[@abdelghani_sinno]

Thank You for this great video. I ordered everything through Amazon and sprayed my lawn (it's mostly weed). Can I mow my lawn the next day after spraying?

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, just wait at least 2 days before mowing. I usually wait 3 then you are good to go. Thanks!

[@abdelghani_sinno]

@@SilverCymbal awesome! Thanks for your reply!

[@wiehaisensie]

Silver Cymbal what about watering? I just sprayed it yesterday, there is rain all day today. Does that effect?

[@universalchiro]

I bought the ingredients, received them, and just applied my first application. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[@universalchiro]

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[@monicatomaras1921]

Is there an equivalent to Tenacity that I could use in Canada as it is not available here. Thank you for your videos, very informative and to the point. I appreciate that you get straight to the information without extra "fluff".

[@MarkSvara]

I ordered this exact bottle with syringe on Amazon.com. No problem shipping you just can't buy it locally.

[@BRP019]

Thank you for the information, by the way , how much would we need it for a 8000 sqft of lawn ? 2nd question is how big is the sprayer do we need for that size lawn ! Will appreciate your feedback

[@patricktinley6545]

Tenacity also works on nutsedge and nimblwill, but the best way to address the crabgrass issue is to prevent it before it cones up. It starts to germinate when the surface soil temperature is between 55 & 60 degrees for at least 5-6 days, so you want to apply the pre-emergent before that happens. Here in Iowa that soil temperature happens between April and early May but there's nothing consistent about the weather here so I use back to back applications of fertilizer with prodiamine or pendamethalin. I apply the first one in mid March and the second one 4 to 6 weeks later. Pro tip: if you've applied grass seed during this time, you'll only lose about 10% of your germination rate.

[@logicalblueberry]

Thank you for the information. I applied Dithiapyr 40wsb in January and March. Do you think it would be possible to germinate grass seed? I was thinking that because of the pre-emergent, I'll have to use sod to replace any bare lawn areas.

[@patricktinley6545]

@@logicalblueberry What type of grass? And what part of the country are you in?

[@bronzesolomon4453]

Isn't tenacity a pre emergant as well?

[@patricktinley6545]

@@bronzesolomon4453 yes

[@bronzesolomon4453]

@@patricktinley6545 thanks partner 👍

[@jamesrobertson6255]

Do you still recommend that sprayer? I’m just getting into this, and I’ve got clover and crabgrass. Thanks for all you do for us!

[@camilasouza-pu9338]

Hi, when is the best time to do this process? Thanks in advance.

[@Whoever68]

I pulled out by hand most of the crab grass. As for the clover I didn’t use anything other than when I mow I use the mulcher on my mower. I set the mower to the highest setting so it doesn’t cut the grass too short. It’s now mostly gone and I expect it will be crowded out within the next six to eight months. Whenever I see the crabgrass I pull it out before it seeds again. My only other problem is dandelions. I pick the flowers off before they seed. I pulled the dandelions out whenever I can. Now my lawn is lush.