If you’re like most people, you hate seeing weeds on your lawn – but you also don’t want to stay out there and pick them every weekend. That means using weed-killer… but most people make these three big mistakes when applying weed-killer in North Florida.
3 Big Weed-Killing Mistakes Most People Make
You can save your lawn from certain doom by avoiding these three mistakes:
- Assuming that “natural” weed-killers are safer
- Failing to pull weeds out by the roots
- Forgetting to read the labels
Here’s a closer look at each.
#1. Assuming that “natural” weed-killers are safer
Natural weed-killers are typically better for the environment and for people – but that doesn’t mean they can’t harm you. Take all the same precautions you’d take with an ordinary weed-killer (like wearing protective gear) when you use a natural brand.
#2. Failing to pull weeds out by the roots
If you’re out there pulling weeds, you’ll have to yank them up so the root comes out of the soil. On weeds that are too tough to pull (or that are too prickly), you’ll have to break out a shovel and do a little digging. Pulling weeds out by the roots is the only way to keep them from sprouting right back up again.
#3. Forgetting to read the labels
Every bottle of weed-killer has plenty of instructions. Yes, they’re small, and yes, some of them may not apply to you – but you still need to read the whole bottle. The label will let you know whether the weed-killer inside is dangerous to pets, birds and other wildlife, and other plants. It’ll also let you know about any hazards the weed killer poses to your health.
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