Glyphosate/Re-seeding question
Posted: August 8th, 2020, 9:17 am
I have some spots on my lawn that need to be killed off for various reasons. There was a handicap ramp from the prior owner that left a dead spot that filled in with crabgrass this year. I have another bare spot with various weeds that was beat up from tractor work. And finally, I have some large patches of clover that I hit with Triclopyr 10 days ago. Normally I would hit them again this weekend, but it turns out there wasn't much turf in those patches, so they will need to be re-seeded. I don't think I should bother hitting it with Triclopyr again - I'll just hit it with Gyphosate.
My plan was to hit everything with Glyphosate today and re-seed in 10-14 days. I bought a blend of 35% TTFF, 35% FF, 20% KBG, 10% PR. I currently have a Northern Mix. I understand that this might not look fantastic, but the folks at Valley Green recommended the blend because the front lawn has a very sunny half that blends into a pretty shady half under some spruces. The front is irrigated. Another area I am re-seeding is very sunny and non-irrigated, and was told the cultivars in the blend have good drought tolerance as well.
Right now, I am just trying to learn as much as possible in preparation for a potential full renovation in the years to come. I'm trying to get it looking above average, but not perfect...there is no way that is happening without a full reno.
Anyone see any issues so far?
The second question...yes, I've read the Compare and Save 41% Glyphosate label already, and I still need some clarification. The label contradicts what my memory says is common advice given here...maybe I am wrong.
The issues:
1. The label says not to mow the lawn for 7 days before or after application. Is that correct? I don't think I've seen people say the same here.
2. The label says not to re-seed lawn grasses for 7 days after application. I would have sworn I've seen people here say it can be done the next day.
Thanks for the help!
My plan was to hit everything with Glyphosate today and re-seed in 10-14 days. I bought a blend of 35% TTFF, 35% FF, 20% KBG, 10% PR. I currently have a Northern Mix. I understand that this might not look fantastic, but the folks at Valley Green recommended the blend because the front lawn has a very sunny half that blends into a pretty shady half under some spruces. The front is irrigated. Another area I am re-seeding is very sunny and non-irrigated, and was told the cultivars in the blend have good drought tolerance as well.
Right now, I am just trying to learn as much as possible in preparation for a potential full renovation in the years to come. I'm trying to get it looking above average, but not perfect...there is no way that is happening without a full reno.
Anyone see any issues so far?
The second question...yes, I've read the Compare and Save 41% Glyphosate label already, and I still need some clarification. The label contradicts what my memory says is common advice given here...maybe I am wrong.
The issues:
1. The label says not to mow the lawn for 7 days before or after application. Is that correct? I don't think I've seen people say the same here.
2. The label says not to re-seed lawn grasses for 7 days after application. I would have sworn I've seen people here say it can be done the next day.
Thanks for the help!