Weed Free Lawn - A Story of Granular vs Liquid Pre Emergent

[@RonHenry]

✅ Get Your Pre-Emergent here: golfcourselawn.store/collections/weed-killer

[@RonHenry]

Which pre-emergent are you using this year?

[@TG-to3dv]

Thank you!!!!

[@RonHenry]

@@TG-to3dv Appreciate you watching T G!

[@DannyK426]

@@RonHenry Got some 007 Prodiamine last fall from your store. Going to do another App. I am in Atlanta too, is it really time already, or let temps get a little higher?

[@RonHenry]

You can wait another week or 2 if you like. There’s really not negative to getting it down now though. Early is better than late when it comes to pre-emergent.

[@brickrehab8074]

Ladies and Gentlemen, I do believe Ron has stepped up his game when recording videos. Great Job Ron

[@LG-cz4hb]

Agreed....that edit into the PPE tutorial was buttery smooth 🧈

[@RonHenry]

Appreciate it Brick Rehab.

[@RonHenry]

@@LG-cz4hb I had practice talking about PPE. :-)

[@SteveDab317]

First time viewer of your channel. Instantly subscribed! Enjoyed the video creativity and the 'straight to the point' video 😎

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Steve! Appreciate you watching the content. Thanks for the support. 🙏😎

[@robertrainey906]

Definitely putting more thought and time into these videos and it shows! Well done sir!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks so much Robert. It was fun to make!

[@LG-cz4hb]

Good to see these videos again! "It's Time" 😎

[@RonHenry]

Yessir!

[@TheWindchariot]

Award winning video Ron. Good on ya bro

[@RonHenry]

Glad you enjoyed it TheWindchariot. Was a lot of fun to make.

[@reallybadaim118]

Great video Ron. Great information.

[@RonHenry]

Thanks sir. Appreciate you watching. 🙏😎

[@turfmechanicbriefs]

One additional benefit of spraying liquids is its easier to navigate your sprayer around obstacles and "not straight" lines. If you have odd shapes and angles in your lawn it's easier to apply liquids where you want them and not where you don't want them. Good video Ron! 🤝

[@RonHenry]

Great point Turf Mechanic. Appreciate you watching.

[@silc8406]

Thanks Ron for another great video!

[@RonHenry]

Appreciate you watching Sil C!

[@lawn2learn]

Let’s Goooooo…….!!!! I’m pumped for spring 2022 🤘🏼

[@RonHenry]

You and me both! Should be fun Lawn 2 Learn.

[@vinsanity168]

Great video that answered a lot of basic questions and provided valuable insights. Thanks very much!

[@RonHenry]

Glad it was helpful SL! Appreciate you watching.

[@timothywolfe6428]

Another great video Ron!!!

[@RonHenry]

Glad you enjoyed it Timothy! Appreciate you watching.

[@jimbo5635]

Thanks. You should have a lot more subscribers, your video are professional and informative

[@RonHenry]

I appreciate it Jim Bo. Thanks for watching.

[@fairwaybermudalawn]

Seems like everytime i watch your videos some how my work boots 👢 ends up on my feet... AWESOME job sir.."IT'S TIME "serious phrase !! Going out the door... 😎

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Darrell! I appreciate you watching.

[@fairwaybermudalawn]

@@RonHenryvery smooth editing 👌 I'm noticing more in depth in my learning curve 😀

[@ogsan1296]

Thanks Ron, awesome info to kick off the season forthcoming. Yes, its time.

[@RonHenry]

Appreciate it Ogsan1 😎

[@dmer91]

Good stuff Ron!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Devin! I appreciate it sir.

[@rayray13851385]

You should mention what type of lawns as some products are harmful for some southern lawns compared to cool season grasses. I also love Lawn Care Nut. Great video

[@RonHenry]

That rg2021. In the deeper dive videos, I cover which products are better for the given grass type. Coastal for example is for warm season lawns only. Appreciate you watching.

[@leeroyjenkins422]

Good job! Very good video!!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Leroy! I appreciate it

[@melb3513]

Great video. Ty.

[@RonHenry]

Glad it was helpful Mel! Appreciate you watching.

[@5thg5]

GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@RonHenry]

Thanks Wize Guy!

[@RolexDSSD]

Ron is on fire 🔥. Let’s go 100k

[@RonHenry]

Appreciate it Rolex!

[@theirvs793]

Is this safe to use on new sod that was put in, back in September?

[@RonHenry]

Is the sod Bermuda The Irvs? If it is, then yes.

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, I do have a question about coastal. Does it matter what the temperature is or how long the days have to stay in that temperature to put it down? Thanks

[@RonHenry]

Not really Eric. The ground can’t be frozen and you want to apply it before soil temperatures exceed 55 degrees. If you’re in GA or the southeast, now is a good time to apply

[@melodytian6228]

Should I apply the pre-Emergent after raking? Or does matter? When will be the best month to apply in New York?

[@RonHenry]

Won’t matter either way Melody. If you have the option, do all your lawn clean up first and then apply your pre-emergent. In New York, late February - early March is good. The most correct answer is before your soil temperatures consistently are over 55 degrees. It doesn’t hurt to apply it a bit early. Hope this helps. 🙏😎

[@princevillekauainorthshore736]

Hey Ron, I have a Ryobi powered backpack sprayer. Can I put the FlowZone spray gun on my unit? I really like the spray output on yours. Thank you for all the videos..

[@RonHenry]

Hi Princeville. You can change the nozzle to get a better spray pattern. Check the description of this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqeWfJSqf5l8opY The nozzles are in there. Appreciate you watching. 🙏😎

[@jeremywhite9316]

Lol big bro I see a SAG award invite in your future! Great content!!

[@RonHenry]

Appreciate it Jeremy! Hope your training is going well. 😎

[@faithjones9157]

Hello, so I can't overseed this spring and use a pre-emergent?

[@RonHenry]

No you shouldn’t. If overseeding or seeding is the priority then no pre-emergent.

[@jwc5009]

Do we start in February or March? I live here in north Atlanta. My yard is mostly zoysia with patches of fescue I'm trying to kill off. Awesome video!! Thanks!

[@RonHenry]

I would not wait until March. You will get better control if you get your pre emergent down in February.

[@RonHenry]

To kill the Fescue, go with Celsius along with a non-ionic surfactant. It may take more than one application to get rid of the fescue completely. Celsius: ron-henry.com/celsius Surfactant: ron-henry.com/surfactant Hope this helps.

[@jwc5009]

@@RonHenry Thank You. Will get it down this weekend.

[@timborski1210]

Tis the season!!! Soon....

[@RonHenry]

Yessir Tim. Good to hear from you

[@ericb2861]

Great job Ron. I use the soap and water in 2 gallon sprayer and moss turn either white or orange like dying out. I don’t need to rake out do I? I got new growth around it and don’t want to damage it. The info from q+a from your live KZbin video a few weeks ago.

[@RonHenry]

You shouldn’t need to rake it out. Especially if you have young grass. I’d look into improving drainage if that was a factor in the moss developing. Thanks for watching.

[@ericb2861]

@@RonHenry ok thanks.

[@matthewbilskie1524]

Thanks, Ron. I had my 12k of Celebration put in last Sept. Is it still too early for the sod for pre-em or should it be ok now? I didn’t put down any in the fall as the sod was still rooting in.

[@RonHenry]

Hi Matthew. I would apply pre-emergent this spring. The celebration has had ample time to establish. You don’t want to be dealing with weeds this spring and summer. I’d go with dithiopyr. One back should juuust about cover 12k. If you want to be safe, get 2. golfcourselawn.store/products/0-0-7-dithiopyr-172-pre-emergent-herbicide-with-fertilizer Congrats on the celebration lawn.

[@matthewbilskie1524]

@@RonHenry thanks! I’ll send pics once it greens up!

[@RonHenry]

Nice. I’ll look out for them. 👍😎

[@dengar6971]

What temps does the ground need to be? It's been extremely cold here in NC this winter so far.

[@RonHenry]

Hi Daniel. You’ll want to apply your pre emergent before soil temps are in the mid 50s. Ground can’t be frozen though. In your case mid to late February. Hope this helps.

[@edwardcave1947]

What is good for Creeping Charlie?

[@RonHenry]

What kind of grass do you have?

[@500445]

Hey Ron, what if I plan to overseed or renovate some areas. Should I use a preeminent now, and if so how long should I wait to overseed ?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Archie. If you’re planning to overseed this spring, I would not apply pre-emergent. It will hurt your germination rate.

[@500445]

@@RonHenry Thanks 😊

[@tylerm124]

Would you advise watering in a granular pre emergent if you live in an area that night time freezing or perma frost isnt much of a worry. Also if your doing the suspended version how frequently do you agitate the backpack so you dont get a bunch falling out of suspension at the bottome of the tank?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Tyler. If it's still that cold where you are, I'd wait another week or 2 before applying pre-emergent. In northeast GA, temps were in the 60s today.

[@Andrew77MUFC]

Good vid Ron. Is Tenacity the closest cool season version of Coastal , in terms of combining pre and post emergents ? Tenacity though is weak and short acting on the pre-emergent side , so not really a close comparison i guess , given how well prodiamine (which is in Coastal) works. Do you know a close cool season alternative to Coastal ? And any idea when the lawn equipment video you mentioned a few times is coming out ?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Andrew 77. Tenacity is closer to Celsius for cool season vs. Coastal. You could apply Prodiamine for your pre-emergent and then come back with Tenacity or Triad. Can get both at golfcourselawn.store

[@Andrew77MUFC]

@@RonHenry yeah seems there is no direct alternative in terms of pre and post emergent in one product for cool season lawns . Tenacity does have some pre emergent properties but it is usually short acting and much more effective on the post emergent side than the pre emergent. Mixing multiple products together can be a pain sometimes and I do use granular prodiamine. Maybe one day they will have an effective combined product for cool season lawns.

[@jimccc9467]

I tried to find this on the product page but couldn’t, how much coverage will the 64oz jug make? I didn’t know how many oz/gal and then what a gallon covers. Thanks.

[@RonHenry]

Depends on application rate Jim. Figure about an acre at the rate I used last fall. ~1.5 oz per 1000 square feet. 1 gallon would cover twice that or right at 2 acres.

[@jimccc9467]

@@RonHenry poa is starting to rear it’s ugly head, I just tried to spot treat with dimension yesterday. Does Barricade not work on poa? I got it down earlier this year, October vs last year November.

[@RonHenry]

@@jimccc9467 Hi Jim. For poa, you'd want to use Certainty or something similar. Barricade prevents it but won't do anything against poa that's already in your lawn.

[@sneakerholic8151]

What’s best for fighting against Virginia buttonweed and poa?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Sneaerholic81. Assuming you have warm season grass like Bermuda, Zoysia or St. Augustine, use a combination of Celsius and Certainty to knock back existing buttonweed and poa. Then get a prodiamine application down to prevent future issues. Celsius: golfcourselawn.store/products/celsius-wg-broadleaf-and-grassy-weed-control-for-warm-season-turf Certainty: ron-henry.com/certainty Prodiamine Options: golfcourselawn.store/collections/weed-killer Video on one way to mix Certainty and Celsius: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjbiGawjdepjpo

[@tjohnson1673]

Hey Ron. Could I mix Certainty and Celsius for a better broad coverage for a post-emergent?

[@RonHenry]

Hi T Johnson. Yes.A Celcius / Certainty combo will have broader coverage and work faster. I would not mix them with prodiamine though. Separate application for best results.

[@tjohnson1673]

@@RonHenry Thx Ron. Looking forward to more videos. They are always helpful!

[@RonHenry]

Thanks sir.

[@tjohnson1673]

@@RonHenry One more thing. I applied some granular 007 pre emeg in November. Is it OK to apply a 2nd application the end of this month. Just trying to prevent any weeds from germinating.

[@webeducation]

Prodiamine requires being watered in. Won't that affect the herbacide portion of the application?

[@RonHenry]

The 2 post-emergents (imaziquin and simazine) are designed to be watered in. This is why they work well with prodiamine. The work in the root zone vs. foliar products like Celsius and Certainty.

[@ikerob9794]

Great video, you have a new subscriber, I'm in Houston so which liquid pre-emergent do you recommend for Stickers or (Grass Burrs)....They are gone now but they will be back in a few months,

[@RonHenry]

Hi Ike Rob. Pre-emergent in the fall will do a lot to prevent them from germinating. If you already have them growing in your lawn, I would go with Coastal. It will kill any young burweed before they mature and become a problem. Can get it here: ron-henry.com/coastal I have video with tips on how to mix it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4unpqinl6x6aqM Thanks for watching the content. Appreciate you subscribing.

[@ikerob9794]

@@RonHenry Hello Ron, No Sir as I mentioned they are currently all gone now, don't have them. But I know in a few months they will be back, so I guess I need something to keep them from germinating.

[@RonHenry]

@@ikerob9794 Go with pre-emergent. Coastal is still what I would use. It has pre and post emergent in it. Just in case there's already some growing that you don't see.

[@tylerm124]

Can it be friday yet?

[@RonHenry]

Soooon :-)

[@webeducation]

When do you wear a mask? It seems a vapor mask is better than the p100 for example for herbacides. Also inhalation of the product it's worse than it touching the skin.

[@RonHenry]

Hi webeducation. Really the only time I wear one is when using the fogger. The droplets are small enough and because you could be spraying above your head, there's a greater chance of inhaling them. The droplet size are really big when applying this product and the boom is also kept within 24" of the ground. Little chance of inhaling it. Appreciate you chiming in.

[@dubpilot1]

My lawn last spring looked great but when I fixed the weed patches it got a fungus and died . I didn't know that it was a fungus until it was too late. So I put sod down and I'm wondering how to treat it so that I won't be in trouble for summer can you help?

[@RonHenry]

Hi dubpilot1. You'll want to apply a fungicide in late April - Early May. I'd recommend Headway G. I have a video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKuvd6GXarx0i6s You can get it here: ron-henry.com/headwayg Hope this helps.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Still got about 2 months until go time in my area. Can coastal be used on cool season turf?

[@RonHenry]

Hi Andy. No. It’s for warm season grass only. They actually don’t even sell it in most northern states. It’s the post-emergents in it that will injure cool season grass. In your case go with straight Prodiamine either in granular or water dispersible granule form. 😎

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

@@RonHenry Thanks for the info!

[@RonHenry]

Anytime. Glad to help

[@Dave-ld3dr]

So can I mix Prodiamine & tenacity?

[@RonHenry]

Some people do Dave but it's not ideal. Really you'd apply your pre-emergent and Tenacity separately because Tenacity really works best with MSO or a surfactant added and you don't typically mix either of those with pre-emergent.

[@Dave-ld3dr]

@@RonHenry That’s true but I want to do a round of tenacity so I thought if I mix it in the prodiamine when I apply the prodiamine I can hopefully get by without the surfactant & save some time.Then wait 10 days & apply tenacity properly then in 10 days use tenacity again with surfactant for a total of 3 applications of tenacity 10 days apart.I used tenacity last year for the first time & got good results but was told you should use it 2-3 times.I applied Prodiamine in the fall so I won’t see the results till spring but want to use prodiamine again in the spring then keep using it spring & fall.What’s your thoughts?

[@RonHenry]

It’s worth testing out. Sounds like you’re planning for multiple rounds so you should get a good result in the end.

[@eazylnova1952]

Can younuse granular weed and feed and them couple weeks after use liquid weed killer? I applied weed and feed a couple weeks back but theres still some weeds and a ton of false strawberries everywhere.

[@RonHenry]

Most weed and feeds contain pre-emergent. You need an appropriate post-emergent herbicide to get rid of existing weeds: golfcourselawn.store/collections/lawn-weed-killers

[@timpham611]

Would you be able to link the auger bit as well please? Thank you

[@RonHenry]

Hi Tim. This will do the trick and costs even less than the auger bit. It’s a better way to go. I just ordered one myself. 😎 amzn.to/3hezqBk

[@timpham611]

@@RonHenry Ron, thanks so much for taking the time to reply to my question. I can speak for myself and others that your hard work and dedication makes your content both highly educational and enjoyable even when we’re not working on our lawns.

[@RonHenry]

@@timpham611 I really appreciate it Tim. It's a lot of fun for me. Enjoy doing it. Glad that you're getting value from it. Be sure to share with anyone else you think would benefit! :-)

[@Dragonstorm1557GAMING]

One thing to remember guys is if your grass isn't thick. Try spending a year on aeration, overseeding, and do not bag. And then attack the weeds. A lush fulfilled lawn getting good watering without oversaturation. If your really having trouble getting your lawn thick check your soil types and see if it's to sandy to retain moisture or if it's to compacted to get good moisture to your root systems and don't be afraid to get a soil test. Also evaluate your environment do you live in a hot area with no shade. Or a cool area with lots of shade and wind. All these things can effect how thick your specific grass type can grow and anywhere your grass doesn't grow expect weeds to take its place

[@RonHenry]

Thanks for chiming in.

[@Dragonstorm1557GAMING]

@@RonHenry thanks Ron I just found your channel. If anything I said didn't sound right please feel free to correct me I'm 19 and still new to the industry and always looking to expand my knowledge and learn things about my job everyday. Right now I only fertilize and apply restricted use pesticide and would someday love to do full service lawn care.

[@mx21foreverboo29]

Ron, will this product Coastal keep and kill Virginia buttonweed out???

[@RonHenry]

I don't think so MX. I'm not aware of a pre-emergent for it. Your best bet is to treat for it after the fact.

[@RonHenry]

Assuming you have warm season grass, you can treat Virginia buttonweed with Celsius. Mix Certainty with it for a better result. Video on how to do it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjbiGawjdepjpo

[@michaelfisher7835]

I saw where Coastal wont work on Tall Fescue. Is that accurate?

[@RonHenry]

Yep that’s correct Michael. Prodiamine is safe for fescue but not the post emergents in Coastal. You could do Prodiamine and Tenacity though. That would take care of cool season weeds in your lawn. Prodiamine: golfcourselawn.store/products/prodiamine-65-wdg-brand-alternative-barricade%C2%AE-65wdg Tenacity: golfcourselawn.store/products/halo-select-halsulfuron Hope this helps. 👍😎

[@michaelfisher7835]

Ron, one other question. I have a battery sprayer, but it came with a standard nozzle. Can you advise me as to where I might purchase a nozzle more suited to spraying my lawn? Thanks.

[@RonHenry]

Sure thing Michael. Check the description of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqeWfJSqf5l8opY All the links are there. Let me know if you need anything else.

[@michaelfisher7835]

@@RonHenry Thanks Ron. Great video. I will check those out.

[@RonHenry]

Cool deal.

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

Why yes, yes I do.

[@RonHenry]

It’s the video for you Perpetual Student! 😎

[@robertschneider2189]

what about pre emergents if we are going to use a seed to repair winter damage?

[@Andrew77MUFC]

if you are going to seed don't use pre-emergent , most of the seed will not germinate well if at all and the little that comes in will probably be unhealthy , if you seed just after winter the earliest i would put down pre-emergent would be the end of the growing season or if it is cool season grass i would wait a full 12 months.

[@robertschneider2189]

@@Andrew77MUFC thanks. I may go with Tenacity. I had a lot of lawn damage at the end of the season due to a windstorm that took down old-growth trees that tore up the turf. The equipment brought in to remove the trees further tore up the turf.

[@RonHenry]

I would not apply pre-emergent if your planning to see the lawn. Granted you could apply it areas that you’re not seeding.

[@Andrew77MUFC]

@@robertschneider2189 sounds rough, not exactly the same for me but I have been there with taking down and getting trees trimmed between the saw dust which is not great for turf and the equipment roughing up the area. Not a bad idea using Tenacity , I have seeded with and without Tenacity ; recently haven't used it much while seeding. I know the timing has to be just right using it with new seed and just make sure it is safe for your grass type.

[@robertschneider2189]

@@Andrew77MUFC the label says I can use it while seeding, but I give it a two-week rest I think, and then take out the weeds that turned brown. I have a lot of leveling to do from the forklift damage before ever seeding.

[@Majestic20245]

Where can we find costal?

[@RonHenry]

Here Josh: ron-henry.com/coastal There are limited quantities of the 64oz size left, so get it while you can.

[@lraffucci]

Can anyone answer my question if you got time: with the exception of weeds that make thorns or stickers that hurt when you walk without shoes on your lawn, why do we kill the weeds on the lawn? is it more beneficial to the earth to simply let it go? is the goal simply aesthetics? Thank you all.

[@RonHenry]

Because they're unsightly zero. Aesthetics matter when it comes to lawn care. 😎

[@walidaldersi]

Coastal cost is painful 😣

[@RonHenry]

Not cheap but great product