Landscape Management, Weed Watch 2014
WEEDWATCH STANDING SENTINEL TO PROTECT PLANT HEALTH CARPETWEED Mollugo verticillata WHITE CLOVER Trifolium repens CONTROL TIPS Apply a pre emergent herbicide prior to germination before the soil temperatures reach 65 F in the spring Most pre emergent herbicides will control a broad range of species so be sure to select a product labeled for carpetweed control In a lawn setting maintain a proper turfgrass mowing height A base fertilizer program will encourage a lush lawn to compete with carpetweed 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 BROUGHT TO YOU BY PHOTOS COURTESY DR FRED YELVERTON LEFT DR SHAWN ASKEW Recommended Dow AgroSciences solution LockUp specialty herbicide Recommended Dow AgroSciences solution Snapshot specialty herbicide State restrictions on the sale and use of LockUp and Snapshot apply Consult the label before purchase or use for full details IDENTIFICATION TIPS This low growing creeping winter perennial has stems that root at nodes Its tooth edged elliptical leaves in groups of three usually have a light green or white band like a watermark 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 CONTROL TIPS Mechanical or physical removal is not recommended Stolons may break which increases the potential for more infestation Apply a post emergent granule herbicide labeled for white clover control ideally prior to lowering in fall or late winter Follow the label directions for appropriate timing and spread rates IDENTIFICATION TIPS This late germinating heavily branched summer annual forms circular patches several feet in diameter Light green leaves are smooth in whorls of three to eight at each node widest above the middle and tapering to the base Stems are smooth and branched lying on the ground with tips ascending Small white lowers cluster with slender long stalks 17 MARCH 2011 LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET
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