Cowgirl
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If we focused more on having heathy lawns (not mowing too closely, etc) there would be more grass and fewer weeds. Chickweed is no match for grass. It won't crowd it out, it will only seek out the empty spots.
Chickweed
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If we focused more on having heathy lawns (not mowing too closely, etc) there would be more grass and fewer weeds. Chickweed is no match for grass. It won't crowd it out, it will only seek out the empty spots.
desertrat
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Is that the same as "henpecked"?Not near as bad as henbit............
I am a little worried about my head now.
Cowgirl
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GWguy
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desertrat
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Oh, thanks, whew.That's called "ear hair" or "nose hair".
I had to think about that one for a second..... but only a second...
I think...
Agee
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Not near as bad as henbit............
and my favorite weed to hate : Purple Deadnettle
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Sonsie
The mighty Al-Sonsie!
and my favorite weed to hate : Purple Deadnettle
Those started taking over my yard in MD. I finally won after a few years of spraying weed killer steadily throughout the spring and summer.
I'm trying to get stubborn sand burs out of my side lawn right now. The SOBs are everywhere and gotta go before they mature and spread and stick the kids poor little feets.
buttercupp
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My DH called Southern States and they recommened using cimmeron, 2oz per 7 acres. Help Cowgirl.
Vince
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It does not die off naturally. If you leave it, it will multiply and take over your yard. From 20 years experience with this crap. Yes, it will come back again next year. Only sure cure is zoysia. That type of grass chokes out everything.Chickweed is a winter annual. It will naturally die back in the hot summer.
Dupontster
Would THIS face lie?
Wow, I put that on my toast with a little sugar....Oh, nevermind
Agee
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Not near as bad as henbit............
Have you noticed the median strip on 235, nothing but these nasty weeds...No grass, but there is some fresh mulch around the tree's...
BS Gal
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Have you noticed the median strip on 235, nothing but these nasty weeds...No grass, but there is some fresh mulch around the tree's...
I saw that and wondered what it was. I knew it was a weed, just wasn't sure what weed.
Is anybody else having a problem with chickweed taking over your yard or pastures? And does anybody know what to use to kill it without killing your grass. TIA
Burnout
Kills the stuff without killing you. Very effective and environmentally friendly. Great stuff.
T
toppick08
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2-4-D........liquid spray.....
Pushrod
Patriot
Chickweed started showing up for the first time in my yard last year. Now it is ubiquitous throughout. I try to pull some everytime I'm out in the yard, but I've barely put a dent in it. Is this weed something new for Maryland? It is just weird how suddenly it seems to be hitting everyones yards.
Cowgirl
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Cimarron is a good weed killer for pastures, because there is little or no grazing restrictions after you spray. The key thing with pastures is grazing height. Many, many people let their animals overgraze their pastures. If you let your animals overgraze, they will kill off the grass. When grass dies, weeds move in. When grass is grazed or clipped, the grass starts to regrow. Grasses keep all of their energy stores in the crown, so all of the energy then moves into the new growth. Well, if you let your animals graze that new growth, the plant takes a bit hit because now it doesn't have much energy left to put into regrowth. Combine overgrazing with drought, and you'll surely lose your pasture. Weeds are opportunists, so they'll take over an empty spot of ground. They will also shade grasses. If you're interested in a more natural weed control, keep your pastures mowed and prevent the weeds from getting mature and shading out grasses, and prevent them from going to seed.
It is a winter annual, which means it can't take the heat. Of course it will come back next year, because there are seeds in the ground. If you spray your lawn to kill weeds, you better make sure to seed it shortly after. If you leave bare spots in the lawn (from the dead weeds) you'll have new weeds move in. Seeds can stay dormant for many years, and they're just waiting for an opportunity to sprout. That's why it's important to reseed your lawn when you kill weeds. Zoysia isn't the only grass that will choke out weeds. Bermuda grass and Kentucky bluegrass are sod-forming grasses that will form a nice mat to help prevent weeds. Unfortunately Kentucky bluegrass doesn't grow the best around here. Tall fescue also does a pretty good job if you don't mow it too short. Ideally, it should be mowed at a height of around 3" to prevent stress on the plant, and to also shade the ground to prevent sunlight from reaching the ground and helping weed seeds sprout.
I'm just not a fan of using chemicals unless absolutely necessary. It is very possible to have a weed-free yard without using chemicals, it just takes more intensive management.
T
toppick08
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Cowgirl
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huntr1
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If I didn't have weeds, I wouldn't have a yard.:shrug: Maybe not 100%, but you can get pretty close.
The grass is SLOWLY overtaking the weeds, but it's taking a LONG time. Been working on the yard for 6 years now. Had nothing but dirt and weeds when we moved in. Had more dirt brought in. Weeds were nice enough to anchor the dirt until I could get the grass to come in. I now have enough grass that I have started trying to kill the weeds.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Found it!!
Outside the PX in the lawn and garden center.. On the shelves in the "shelter".
Specifies, Chickweed, clover and oxtail (I think that's right).