Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone can be applied to St Augustine in Florida except for the Floratam and Bitterblue varieties as it can kill these types.
Since Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is not labeled for use in grazing areas or around poultry houses, we would not recommend allowing chickens to enter the treated area if they will be feeding there or if the chickens or their eggs are going to be consumed.
Yes, Fertilome Weed Free Zone is safe for use on established St. Augustine (not Floratam or Bitterblue) grass and is labeled for creeping charlie. The mixing ratio is 0.75-1.5 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
The Fertilome Weed Free Zone label states not to spray around the roots of trees and ornamentals.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone would be the best option if you are just dealing with broadleaf weeds. Surflan AS is a pre-emergent only so will only prevent weeds from germinating, it does not do anything for actively growing weeds.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone cannot be used on Carpetgrass, Dichondra or Lawns containing desirable clovers because it will harm or even kill them.
The Fertilome Weed Free Zone label states not to spray around the roots of trees and ornamentals. We would recommend contacting your local Master Gardener for advice and product recommendations that are safe to use around this particular holly species.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone should be used or discarded within 24 hours of being mixed.
Yes, Fertilome Weed Free Zone will work for both wild onion and wild garlic.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone should not harm bees as it is a herbicide only. To avoid any possible contact with bees, apply in the early morning or late evening when bees are less active.
After the Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone has dried (usually 2-3 hrsdepending on time of day) it should pose no threat to your dog if he walks in or around treated area even if he eats a bit of grass that has been treated.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone is labeled for lawn use only and would not be recommended to apply over the top or directly around desirable plants in landscape beds.
You do not want to water the lawn (or receive any rainfall) within 24 hours of the applicationf of Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone.
Fertilome Weed Free Zone can be applied 2 weeks after reseeding.
Per the Fertilome Weed Free Zone label instructions: Broadcast (entire areas) applications or follow-up applications at 2-6 week intervals are recommended for more mature Weeds, for dense infestations, and for adverse environmental conditions.
Spot treatments during summer may be appropriate for sparse infestations, or as a follow-up treatment, or any time broadleaf weeds are susceptible.
Ferti-lome Weed Free Zone cannot be applied to St. Augustine grass during spring green-up (which is the transition period between dormancy and active growth). As long as the St Augustine parts of the lawn are not in this stage it would be safe to use this product on the entire lawn.
When using Fertilome Weed Free Zone or any similar herbicides, we recommend only mixing what you plan to use right away. You should not store diluted product in your spray tank as this will cause the active ingredients to break down, and it may cause damage to your sprayer. We would recommend using diluted product within 24 hours of mixing.
Areas treated with Fertilome Weed Free Zone may be reseeded or sodded 2 weeks after the application, per the product label.
Yes, Fertilome Weed Free Zone will kill chickweed.