All About Weeds
Unwanted weeds can cause harm in your garden if left unattended. They can crowd out the flowers and vegetable plants you have worked hard to cultivate.
 Weeds can also cause damage to sidewalks and cause cracks in driveways and other outdoor surfaces; and let’s not forget how weeds can take over a backyard.
Weeds are typically just plants that are growing in the wrong place. Most weeds are just the natural flowers and plants that grow in your area and some may have been introduced in the past for medicinal, culinary or decorative purposes. So if you are wondering how to classify weeds basically, if you didn’t plant it, and you don’t want it in your lawn or garden, it’s a weed. Unwanted weeds can cause allergic reactions for some people; some of them have jagged leaves and many of them are unruly and well, they grow like weeds, taking over your garden and crowding out the plants you have spent time, energy and money on cultivating. Control Options for Battling the Weeds in your Yard To control weeds, maintenance is key. If you’re looking for organic control options so you can still walk in your grass and spend time in your garden without worrying about the harmful effects of chemical residuals, read about the two types of solutions for weeds that are approved for organic gardening. Herbicidal Soap A contact killer, herbicidal soap will kill any weeds or grass that you spray it on and only those plants. The great thing about herbicidal soap is it won’t run through the soil and it won’t kill nearby plants. 
It works great to kill weeds or unwanted grass within hours on sidewalks, driveways, between cobblestone walkways or outdoor pavers. Also, spray it in your flower bed on those pesky plants you don’t want around. Just make sure you don’t accidentally spray it on your flowers, vegetable plants or other ornamentals because herbicidal soap doesn’t differentiate between plants you like and weeds you don’t like. Use herbicidal soap as needed throughout the gardening season to keep weeds that happen to sprout up, under control. Corn Gluten Corn Gluten is a natural, pre-emergent, herbicide, which means it kills the roots of sprouting seeds before they can take hold so the weed will never grow. It works best if you mix it with mulch or into the soil for flower beds or apply it to the lawn then water it. If it rains heavily in the 2-3 days after the initial application, you’ll want to reapply, so watch the weather forecast. Reapply every 3-5 weeks for best results. 
If you apply corn gluten in the early spring to your flower bed, vegetable garden or lawn, you’ll be greatly reducing the number of weeds you have to spray with herbicidal soap or pull throughout the growing season. If you are planning a garden that you’ve planted from seeds, don’t use corn gluten until the flowers or vegetables you’ve planted are firmly established plants; otherwise corn gluten is a safe, natural way to control weeds through out the season on all plant types. You can even use it on fruits and vegetable crops, up to the day of harvest. If you love feeding the birds, but hate the mess and all the weed and grass that grows from the seeds all over the ground, sprinkle an ample amount of corn gluten into the ground below the feeder to stop those seeds from germinating. Expert Tips for a Beautiful Garden!
Gardening can be a very rewarding and healthy undertaking. By using organic products and methods, plants grow better, insect pests can be controlled, plant diseases can be eliminated, and lush harvests can be enjoyed! Learn More: Tips for Using Safer® Brand Fast Acting Weed and Grass Killer, RTU IMPORTANT: This product is a general herbicide and will damage or kill all vegetation with which it comes in contact. Avoid overspray or spray drift onto desirable lan grass, flowers, vegetables, garden plants, shrubs or trees.
Keep people and pets off treated areas utnil dry to avoid product transfer to desirable vegetation.
This product is non-selective and non-residual. Shield lawn grass and desired plants carefully to avoid damage. This product will not move through soil to injure nearby plants. Treated areas can be seeded two days after application. Application Tips and Remarks: TIPS: Shake well, and use as provided for spot treatment of weeds. - Ensure thorough wetting and complete coverage of all unwanted vegetation.
- The speed at which this product works is affected by climatic conditions. For most rapid kill, apply in warm, dry weather, apply to weeds during the early periods of growth and during warm dry weather.
- Herbicidal action is rapid with effects visible within hours. Do not apply during windy conditions that will carry spray to desired vegetation.
NOTE: Only those plants or plant parts directly contacted by the herbicide spray will be damaged. This product may cause white residue on some types of brickwork or concrete. This residue will wear off after a few weeks. A dilute solution of vinegar can be used to remove residue. REMARKS: - This product will control most young, succulent and actively growing weeds.
- Several treatments may be necessary to control grasses and established weeds.
 - Maturing or woody weeds are less susceptible and may not be killed.
- This product will not kill all perennial weeds but will result in top kill and suppression.
- Weeds and grasses emerging after application and regrowth from perennial weeds after top kill will not be controlled without reapplication.
- Under some conditions, tough weeds like Bermudagrass, Canada thistle, and bindweed will show signs of regrowth after several weeks. Should this occur, re-treat with this product.
Weed-Marker™ colorant: - This product contains Safer® Brands unique Weed-Marker™ colorant. Treated areas will be marked by a yellow colorant making treated areas clearly visible.
- Weed-Marker™ helps you know where you have sprayed. This avoids over application to the same weed, missed weeds, and allows immediate detection of overspray drift onto desirable plants: If drift occurs, immediately rinse off exposed plant surfaces with water.
- The Weed-Marker™ colorant breaks down quickly in sunlight and will be washed off by watering or rains. If this product’s residues get on desirable surfaces such as concrete, stone, wood or paint, immediately rinse with water to prevent staining.
- Some visible staining may occur if product comes into contact with clothing or shoes. The stains are removed by normal laundering. Shoes should be checked for staining after application so that the colorant will not transfer onto carpets.
- If the colorant gets on your skin, this will help you realize that you should wash off any product residues. The colorant may temporarily remain on your skin, but it will be removed shortly by normal washings with soap and warm water.
STORAGE & DISPOSAL: Storage: Store only in original container in a cool dry area inaccessible to children and pets. Protect from freezing and heat. Keep container tightly closed to prevent evaporation.
Disposal:
If Empty: Do not reuse this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling, if available.
If Partly Filled: Call your local solid waste agency or (800)CLEANUP for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
FAQs About Safer® Brand Fast Acting Weed and Grass Killer, RTU
Q: If I get the Fast Acting Weed and Grass Killer on plants I don't want eliminated, can it harm them?
A: Yes, it can. This product is a general herbicide and will damage or kill all vegetation with which it
comes in contact.  Q: If I spray it on weeds along the sidewalk, will it spread down
through the dirt to my plants in my nearby garden?
A: This product will not move through soil to injure nearby plants.
Just be sure to shield the garden plants so they do not get any
spray drift when you are applying this product to the weeds. Q: I got some of the spray on my brick walkway and it left a white residue. How do I remove it?
A: A dilute solution of vinegar can be used to remove residue. However, this residue will wear off after
a few weeks. Q: Why is there a yellow coloring to the spray?
A: Weed-Marker™ helps you know where you have sprayed. This avoids over application to the same
weed, missed weeds, and allows immediate detection of overspray drift onto desirable plants. |
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