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I've Identified the Weeds in My Yard... Now What?

Hello Gardeners, I'm Amanda McNulty with Clemson Extension and Making It Grow. Once you have identified the weeds that are growing in your yard, you can make some plans to try to get them under control. Most - not all but most - annual weeds can be kept at manageable levels with a pre-emergent herbicide if it is applied early enough and activated. Better to err on putting it out a little too early than too late - -once the weed has germinated - no matter how tiny it is - the herbicide won't help.

Pre-emergent herbicides must be in place and usually require a specific amount of water to stop weed seeds from germinating. Grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds require different herbicides. You must read the label to see if the herbicide is 1) safe for your turf and if so at what rate and 2) what weeds it controls. Clemson's HGIC factsheet 2310 is an excellent place to start your research.

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Amanda McNulty is a Clemson University Extension Horticulture agent and the host of South Carolina ETV’s Making It Grow! gardening program. She studied horticulture at Clemson University as a non-traditional student. “I’m so fortunate that my early attempts at getting a degree got side tracked as I’m a lot better at getting dirty in the garden than practicing diplomacy!” McNulty also studied at South Carolina State University and earned a graduate degree in teaching there.