Before choosing the best weed killer for your lawn, you’ll have to determine exactly what type of weed you’re dealing with.
Different weed types require different treatments—what’s effective for one may do little or no damage to another.
There are three main types of weeds: Broadleaf, Grassy, and Grass-like.
- Broadleaf Weeds
Broadleaf Weeds have broad, flat leaves, and thrive in soil that’s lacking key nutrients. They come in different types—annual, biennial, and perennial, so different Broadleaf Weed varieties require different herbicides depending on their life cycle.
Examples of Broadleaf Weeds include Dandelions, Clover, Chickweed, Dollarweed, Thistles, and Oxalis.
- Grassy Weeds
Grassy Weeds, as their name suggests, have leaves that look like grass blades and they grow one at a time. Examples of Grassy Weeds include Wintergrass, Crabgrass, Goosegrass, and Foxtail.
- Grass-like Weeds
Grass-like Weeds resemble grass, but their leaves are more tube-like and triangular than flat. Examples of Grass-like Weeds include Garlic, Nutsedge, and Wild Onion.
Here is a selection of weed killers to use on the different weed types.
Natural Weed Killers
Natural weed killers (sometimes referred to as bioherbicides) can be an effective alternative if you are concerned about the safety of pets or children in the garden. They are often less potent than chemical weed killers and may require multiple applications to get the desired weed control.
Liquid Weed Killers
Pre-mixed liquid weed killers are convenient, as they don’t require dilution before use. They are also more expensive, and the costs may add up if you need to spray a large area.
For larger infestations, it is more economical to go with a concentrated weed killer.
Broadleaf Weed Killers
Many weed killers target Broadleaf Weeds, but unfortunately, they can also impact Broadleaf lawn varieties, such as Buffalo Grass.
Make sure to check the label to see if the product is suitable for your lawn variety. You can search for appropriate products in the myhomeTURF online store.
