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 Concern® Weed Prevention Plus® for Lawn Care 8-2-4
This product is effective against:
Barnyardgrass, Smooth Crabgrass, Curly Dock, Green Foxtail, Black Nightshade, Orchardgrass, Shattercane, Purslane, Wooly Cupgrass, Giant Foxtail, Lambs quarter, Buckhorn, Quackgrass, Velvetleaf, Annual Bluegrass, Dandelions, Creeping Bentgrass, Black Medic, Redroot Pigweed, Catchweed Bedstraw, Clover, and other common garden weeds. Remarks: - When used as directed, Weed Prevention Plus will not harm beneficial insects, soil organisms, pond, or stream life. There's no waiting, warnings, or worries.
- Weed Prevention Plus is composed of 100% granulated corn gluten meal. Children and pets can play on the lawn immediately after application.
- Since Weed Prevention Plus kills only the root of sprouting seeds, it can be used with confidence around established plants, including transplants, flowerbeds, shrubs, and roses.
- When your flower or vegetable sprouts have true leaves, it is safe to apply weed prevention plus even up to the day of harvest.
Directions for Use:
How to use convenient shaker bag: Tear off bottom of bag at perforation and pull apart re-sealable closure to expose shaker holes. Hold bag by handle and shake to dispense. If product clumps, re-seal and drop onto hard surface. Zip seal at bottom for easy storage.
Garden: Prepare garden bed by turning under or pulling established weeds, then sprinkle by using the convenient shaker bag or apply by hand around bedding plants, flowers or shrubs. Rake lightly into soil. Weed Prevention Plus works best if applied, watered in, and allowed to dry for 2-3 days. If excessive rain occurs, reapplication may be necessary. It keeps working 4-6 weeks. Re-apply as needed. Do not apply on newly seeded areas. However, it can be used with confidence around transplants.
Lawn: Spread Weed Prevention Plus evenly over lawn grass using the shaker bag, by hand, or in spreader. Avoid any bare spots where you are re-seeding. Sprinkle in cracks on sidewalks and driveways. Weed Prevention Plus works best if applied, watered in and allowed to dry for a period of 2-2 days. If excessive rain occurs, reapplication may be necessary. Application Rate: Apply 5 lbs. per 250 sq. ft. (25' x 10') to turf or garden soil. If you choose you can use twice the recommended rate for eve better control with no fear of burning plants.
When to Apply: your first lawn application should be in the early spring, 3-5 weeks before weeds begin to sprout. This is about the time the crocus and daffodils are blooming in your area. Re-apply in late summer when temperatures turn cooler to control late season weeds. Apply to gardens at any time.
FAQs About Concern® Weed Prevention Plus® for Lawn Care 8-2-4
Q: How long do I need to wait before allowing my children or my pets on my lawn after applying
Weed Prevention Plus?
A: Children and pets can play on the lawn immediately after application of Weed Prevention Plus.  Q: When should I first apply Weed Prevention Plus?
A: Your first lawn application should be in the early spring, 3-5 weeks
before weeds begin to sprout. This is about the time the crocus and
daffodils are blooming in your area. Q: Can I use this on my newly seeded garden?
A: 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.
Q: How does Weed Prevention Plus work?
A: Weed Prevention Plus is made from 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. |
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