Does Pre Emergent Weed Killer Kill Grass Seed?

Grass Seeds in Soil

Using a pre-emergent herbicide within three months of sowing grass seed may kill it.  There are a few exceptions, but it’s best to wait for 3 to 5 months after using a pre-emergent herbicide as a general rule of thumb.  This amount of time will ensure that the herbicide has lost effectiveness, and your expensive … Read more

What Is The Best Soil Temperature To Apply Pre Emergent?

soil tester

A pre-emergent herbicide is an excellent addition to your lawn and garden care arsenal.  Correct use of these chemical weed control products can help make weed control an easy task. But if you don’t apply the product at the right time, you’ll be washing your money into the dirt.  This article presents ten frequently asked … Read more

How To Kill Horsetail Weeds

Horsetail in the Lawn

Horsetail (Equisetum spp.) is a rugged weed that resists such tried and true herbicides as Roundup. It is no wonder you want to know “How to kill horsetail weeds.” The invasive horsetail weed survives under adverse conditions. Its deep roots allow the horsetail to bide its time with little light and air.  Luckily, horsetail is … Read more

The Annual Fight On Weeds – Brains Over Braun

fight garden weeds

Survey the weed situation from every angle—calmly, carefully, without prejudice if possible—but there is simply no getting around it.  Weeds are still weeds! They are unwanted plants that appear in every garden regularly. Some Weeds Have Virtues They are not till bad. Dandelions and lamb’s quarters provide early greens or a spring tonic for the table. … Read more

What Is The Best Temperature To Apply Weed Killer?

Weed killer application infographic showing temperature ranges for different herbicide types with thermometer visual

Unlike most types of gardens, your lawn is one you probably never associated with gardening. However, caring for a lawn can be a lot of work and require many (or even more) chemicals to maintain, compared with a flower or vegetable garden. Herbicides are practically essential for maintaining your lawn, and you’ll likely need to … Read more