Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is designed to treat crabgrass and other listed weeds, primarily in approved turf areas. The product label does not list mazus ground cover as a tolerant species of plant. However, since this product does kill a variety of broadleaf weeds, it may injure your groundcover. You may want to contact a master gardener in your area through your Cooperative Extension Service if you are having trouble finding an herbicide that will meet your needs.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not specifically labeled for creeping charlie. We do carry products that are effective for eradication. Please check out Ferti-Lome Weed Out with Crabgrass Killer. It is labeled for established cool and warm season lawns. Please refer to the product label for specific mixing and application instructions for your turfgrass.
No, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is not labeled for fountain grass. We would recommend either manually removing the invasive grass or using a glyphosate product such as Roundup QuikPro.
You would dilute approx. Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer per 14 gallons water. You would add into that approx. 8 tsp. of surfactant.
Yes, Drive XLR8 Herbicide can safely be used on your Kentucky luegrass/rye/fescue lawn. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer will not damage bamboo.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer cannot be shipped to NY. This is a decision by the state and/or the manufacturer.
How soon you can apply Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer after seeding depends on the lawn species you planted. It appears Eco Lawn is a blend of fine fescues and the Drive XLR8 label states to not apply within 4 weeks after seedling emergence of this type of grass. You should wait until the grass is well established and has been mowed at least twice before applying Drive XLR8.
Before mixing Battleship III and Drive XLR8, a simple jar test is required to ensure compatibility of herbicides and/or additives, like DyneAmic that's recommended to be used with Drive XLR8. Refer to the respective product labels for specific use directions, precautions, and limitations before tank mixing and we recommend that you follow the label instructions of the product with the most restrictions. Be sure that both products are safe to use on the turf you have.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied to established Tall Fescue lawns with a MSO for treating crabgrass. It is labeled for lawn use only, not for use on any ornamentals. Biotypes of large and smooth crabgrass in California have shown varied response to Drive XLR8. If control failure occurs following a full or split application, DO NOT reapply Drive XLR8. Change to an herbicide with a different mode of action.
Drive XLR8 should not be used around edible plants such as vegetable gardens or on grass that will be used for hay. You can browse our Range and Pasture products here.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer should not be applied to exposed feeder roots of trees, ornamentals or within the dripline of trees and other ornamental species.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be tank mixed with broadleaf weed killers such as Triad for more complete control. Be sure to follow the instructions on each product label. Drive does have a low probability of resistance buildup, and it would take multiple repeated applications over a long period of time for this to happen. That being said, eitjher Dismiss or Blindside would be good alternatives depending on your lawn type.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied as a broadcast, but it should not be used on any edible vegetation nor should it be applied to exposed feeder roots of trees, ornamentals or within the drip line of trees and other ornamental species.
No, Drive XLR8 Herbicide is not labeled to kill knotweed. EndRun Herbicide with Trimec is labeled to control Knotweed and labeled to be used on warm and cool season grasses. We recommend reading the label for application rates as well as to make sure it's safe for your type of grass.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer is not labeled for thistle. We recommend Hi Yield 2, 4 D.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be applied at anytime prior to, at or after sprigging/seeding/overseeding.
Drive XLR8 can be applied to Common Bermuda grass before seeding, at seeding, and 7-28 days after it emerges per the product label. Please refer to tables 1 & 4 on the label for more information.
Drive XLR8 Herbicide Crabgrass Killer can be used on the turfgrass listed on the product label as tolerable.
You can use a grass killer such as Fusilade to kill grassy weeds around the ice plant groundcover:
This product will be best used around established ornamentals and ground covers (do not use in desirable turfgrass).
For broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, there are not any selective herbicides to kill the weeds but not potentially harm the ground cover, so we recommend spot treating carefully using a non-selective product like GlyPhoSel Pro
You can also use pre-emergent herbicide going forward in spring and/or fall to prevent weed growth. Snapshot is our most popular choice for use around ornamentals and groundcovers.