What is the best weed killer that won't kill grass?
Summary
Selecting the right weed killer can be tricky, as you want to eliminate unwanted plants without harming your grass. Our forum users have shared a few recommendations and insights to help you make the best choice for your lawn. Some users advise caution when using weed and feed products, while others suggest specific brands and application tips. Here's what our forum users are saying about weed killers that won't harm grass.
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One user recommends specific products available at home improvement stores:
- "the best that i can think of from home depot is ortho lawn weed killer, or scots weed and feed, they both should kill the weeds but not the grass." -- mike lane lawn care, Lawnsite.com
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However, some users express caution regarding weed and feed products:
- "a lot of people saying dont use weed and feed. any thoughts?" -- Ron Parel, Lawnsite.com
- "Weed & Feed is a waste of money. It doesn't kill weeds unless certain perfect conditions are followed and even then it may not." -- takervader, Lawnsite.com
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For general lawn care after accidentally killing grass with weed killer, one user suggests:
- "Stick with scotts....follow their program....different fert for different times of the year." -- ed2hess, Lawnsite.com
Post Mentions
- Or should I just stick with regular Scotts 30-0-4 turf builder? I don't want to run chances of burning my lawn. I have weeds thats why I thought I should do the weed and feed, but a lot of people saying dont use weed and feed. any thoughts?
- Stick with scotts....follow their program....different fert for different times of the year.
- Weed & Feed is a waste of money. It doesn't kill weeds unless certain perfect conditions are followed and even then it may not. You already killed half the grass anyway, what else are you trying to kill now? Straight fertilizer is what you want, nothing else in it. 24-0-11. You want N to make...
- the best that i can think of from home depot is ortho lawn weed killer, or scots weed and feed, they both should kill the weeds but not the grass.
- Okay thanks for the recommendations guys! greatly appreciated. I been seeing some fertilizers burn the lawn out. and I'm also planning to apply it to rest of my lawn. Question: is 24-0-11 better than 30-0-0 for my dead spots? I was looking at these two: 1) Safer Brand Lawn Restore, 9-0-2, but...
- Thanks for taking time to explain it... I understand the process now! For some reason, all this time I thought Perennial Rye was better than KBG. Last thing I want to deal with is lawn disease. I think its much tougher than weed control. I will stick with KBG.
- i use ultra vilot heat to kill grass and weeds in the driveway check out rittenhouse.com and you will find it there also a tiger torrch works good too
- I applied some weed killer to my lawn that had patches of weeds everywhere. Lawn is dead now. I know I messed up. Can somebody advise me what to get preferably liquid to start my lawn to start accelerating its growth and make it green again? Any help will be appreciated.
- The only reason you see burn is because that fertilizer didn't get watered in. That happens a lot. Don't exceed the recommended rate of fertilizer and put down a 1/2 inch of water right away and it won't happen to you.
- Eraser 41% Weed Killer Herbicide ( Glyphosate-isopropylammonium)-- this is what I used. there was some miscommunication on where to apply it.totally my fault but need a solution now.
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