Grassbur/Sandbur Management in Turf
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- Publication
- Date of Publication
- October 14, 2024
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Overview
Publication Information
Are you tired of battling stubborn grassbur in your lawn? We've got the information for you!
The foundation for management is a lush, healthy lawn that is given the water a nutrients necessary to form a dense, competitive turf. A vibrant lawn can naturally crowd out a large portion of those pesky grassburs. To further reduce grassburs, a preemergent herbicide is the next management step. It's like giving your lawn a protective shield! If you're already seeing grassbur, post-emergent herbicides will help suppress or control those unwanted invaders, helping your lawn looking pristine.
Our comprehensive guide provides easy-to-follow recommendations for applying these herbicides, along with a curated list of effective products and application rates. Begin your lawn transformation to a lush, grassbur-free paradise today!
Who is this for?
- Homeowners with lawns.
- Professional turf managers of sports fields, commercial establishment landscapes, etc.
- Professionals across the State of Texas in the commercial turf, lawn care, or landscaping industries.
Publication Outline
- Characteristics of Grassbur
- Germination and adaptations of grassbur
- Preemergent Control
- Strategies to control grassbur in turf before plants can get established
- Post-emergent Control
- Methods for managing emerged grassbur plants
- Table - Preemergent Herbicides
- Preemergent herbicides and suggested application rates
- Table - Post-emergent Herbicides
- Post-emergent herbicides and suggested application rates
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