Landscape Management, Weed Watch 2014
WEEDWATCH IDENTIFICATION TIPS Low growing creeping winter perennial with stems that root at nodes Elliptical leaves in groups of three that usually have a light green or white band like a watermark plus some toothing on edges White to pink tinged lower clusters grow from long stems that usually rise above the leaves Active growth from seeds or plants begins with cooler temperatures and increased moisture Recommended Dow AgroSciences solution Gallery specialty herbicide CONTROL TIPS Apply a herbicide in late winter or early fall before the white clover seeds germinate Clean up any clover that may have survived the winter frosts with a spring application of a two three or four way post emergent herbicide product that contains an active ingredient such as luroxypyr triclopyr or clopyralid BROUGHT TO YOU BY Recommended Dow AgroSciences solution Dimension specialty herbicide LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET FEBRUARY 2010 4 IDENTIFICATION TIPS Crabgrass is a bunchtype grass light green in color with seedhead spikelets in two to nine nger like branches along the stalk Summer annual germinates when soil temperatures reach a consistent 55 F Tall membranous ligule has jagged edges and no auricles Leaves are rolled in the bud and the collar is broad with long hairs It grows under close mowing and prefers open areas with thin turfgrass CONTROL TIPS When soil temperatures reach 55 F in the spring apply a pre emergent grass herbicide Choose the formulation that works best for your operation There are several liquid granular and fertilizer granule options Consult the appropriate product label for recommended rates for your area reseeding and overseeding recommendations PHOTOS COURTESY FRED YELVERTON LEFT SHAWN ASKEW WHITE CLOVER Trifolium repens LARGE CRABGRASS Digitaria sanguinalis STANDING SENTINEL TO PROTECT PLANT HEALTH For more information regarding these and other turf weeds and related control technologies and tips please visit www DowProvesIt com or call 800 255 3726
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