Grassbur/Sandbur Management in Turf

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
October 14, 2024
Price
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Overview

Grassbur is a problematic grassy weed that can disrupt the quality of any turf setting. Learn about creating a healthy turf stand, including preemergent and post-emergent herbicide recommendations.

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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