Where can I get the best Weed killer? How to choose the right weed killer for me.

As spring approaches most homeowners want a great looking, super green, healthy lawn that all the neighbors want. In addition any flower, bushes, and shrub beds need to have that neat appearance. Arguably the hardest job throughout the growing season is how to control the weeds.

When choosing a weed killer there are general questions you have to answer so that you implement the best weed control plan for your situation.

There are other groups of herbicides for crop-lands and these are usually very expensive.

When choosing a weed killer there are general questions you have to answer so that you implement the best weed control plan for your situation.

Selective Weed Killer- Most commonly called a broadleaf weed killer that will kill all broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, chick weeds and poison ivy, but not grass, flowers, or ornamental shrubs and bushes. Other weed killers kill Grassy Weeds (non-leaf) and not the grass. Active ingredients include 24D and mcpp.

Selective Weed Killer- Most commonly called a broadleaf weed killer that will kill all broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, chick weeds and poison ivy, but not grass, flowers, or ornamental shrubs and bushes. Other weed killers kill Grassy Weeds (non-leaf) and not the grass. Active ingredients include 24D and mcpp.

Contact kill weed killer - These will kill all vegetation that is sprayed and then when in contact with the soil becomes inactive. Commonly active ingredients called glyphosate.

1- Always read the directions on the label. Do not over use. Why?

Because lets say for instance you dilute glyphosate 10 to 1 with water according to the directions. It doesn't work. So you use a higher concentration (bad for the environment). It still doesn't work because it is most likely resistant to that active ingredient. Its better switch to a different active ingredient for success.

3- Apply most weed killers before a good rain and/or irrigation. That way the active ingredient gets absorbed into the weed and or ground which maximizes effectiveness and minimizes accidents.

4- Weeds are very hardy and are designed to survive. One mechanism is by generating thousands of seed.

After reading this guide you should have an idea as to picking the right weed killer to control weeds for you.

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