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fangbuster
08-15-2008, 12:31 PM
I have 2 acres lawn. I moved in May and was unable to apply a pre- emergent in April. I searched for a combination broadleaf -crabgrass post emergent but the shelves were bare. So I applied Trimec 899 four days ago to eliminate broadleaf weeds. My question is can I now follow up with a post emergent crabgrass killer ( ortho weed be gone - crabgrass killer -methanaersonate) without overstressing and damaging the existing turf. Mainly mixed cool season grasses fescue and some bluegrass.
The weather has been cool and wet. max temp 75.
I want to overseed in the beginning- mid. sept.. ( 3-4 wks after the trimec application)
My first post and next year I plan on a pre- emergent in April but for now the crabgrass is going strong and I think it would interfere with my overseeding efforts next month.
Thanks for any help on this.:)

mngrassguy
08-15-2008, 08:22 PM
You can apply crabgrass killer anytime. I tank mix both at the same time with no problems. You should do a "jar test" first to make sure they are compatable. Drive works well, available at JD/Lesco.

fangbuster
08-16-2008, 12:32 AM
thx mngrassguy- just what I wanted to know.:usflag: