Westland 20400353 SafeLawn Child and Pet Friendly Natural Lawn Feed 150 m2, Green, 5.25 kg

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In mid-spring (late March to April), when the soil is moist or when rain is expected, you can feed your lawn with a product that contains weed and moss control. It will kill off any moss that’s grown over winter, and help accelerate grass growth after the cold months. Once the weeds are under control, it’s fine to use a lawn feed that solely feeds the grass. Nitrogen aids with leaf growth, resulting in a deep green colour when your lawn is happiest. Nitrogen-heavy lawn feeds are best applied when grass puts out new growth, so in the spring and summer.

Method 4: Plants needing two or three applications of weedkillers containing 2,4-D plus mecoprop-P;2,4-D plus dicamba; or MCPA. Examples includeVitax LawnClear 2, Weedol Lawn Weedkiller, Vitax LawnClear 2 Feed &Weed (also contains fertiliser), Doff Complete Lawn Feed, Weed & Mosskiller, Westland Aftercut All-in-One Feed, Weed and Mosskiller orMiracle-Gro Evergreen Complete 4 in 1 (these also contains fertiliser and moss killer). By Spreader: Apply 35g/sq.m over the marked area with a suitable spreader. See more spreader settings.Always ensure the spreader is cleaned thoroughly after use to therefore avoid deterioration of the spreading mechanism Lab tests revealed that when fed to dogs in small quantities, no adverse effects were noted. When dosed at a very high rate of 500mg per kg of body weight each day for one year, some adverse effects were reported – but this is a high does and in a normal garden, there is no way a dog or other pet could consume this much.

All settings are for guidance only. Variations in product density as well as granule size can affect flow rate. Wear and tear can affect the performance of the individual spreader A 7kg bag provides 200m² of lawn coverage, and it should be applied once between April and September when the weeds are actively growing, with a maximum of two applications per year and a gap of at least three months between. Herbicides vary in toxicity. Glyphosate is one of the best-known weed killers and has recently been identified as harmful to our waterways and health. Some ingredients, such as vinegar, are eco-friendly but still harmful! It’s important to remember that herbicides are meant to destroy plant tissue, so always use caution when applying near non-targeted plants.Roundup Natural is produced by Bayer and is a safer alternative to the strong chemical-laden products they also have in their range. Mind-your-own-business ( Soleirolia soleirolii): Little response to lawn weedkillers – returf infested areas in late autumn or early spring. The standout feature is how easily the product spreads. The bottle is designed with a convenient shaker cap: Just shake it over the intended area, add water, and you are done. You needn’t worry about timing, as you can apply Preen at any point during the year. It is also safe to use around vegetables, bulbs, and over 200 other flowering plants. Organic weed killer may be a better option, since its compounds tend to break down more rapidly and are absorbed by the ground. However, it is still important to read the directions for use and consider the warning label on any products you use, since the potential effects can vary based on the active ingredients of each formula. Preen Garden Weed Preventer is designed to prevent weeds from popping up in your flower beds, around the base of trees, or even in the vegetable garden. As a pre-emergent, its patented blend includes a plant fertilizer that helps keep your flowers blooming, and vegetables growing—all while keeping weeds from sprouting. Offering protection from nearly 30 broadleaf weeds, its granular format makes it less likely to blow onto your lawn.

It’s extremely powerful so be sure to use it with caution and experiment with the lowest measurement first: use 1 to 2 grams per litre of water per square metre of lawn and apply with a sprayer for better coverage. A 2.8kg box should be enough to cover a 80sqm lawn (that’s about the size of 8 standard car parking spaces!)Q. The product has quite an odour, is it safe for my children and pets to use the lawn after application? He previously worked as a project manager and has experience in managing teams of tradespeople and landscape gardeners on both small and medium sized projects. Lawn feed isn’t exactly food; it’s more a combination of mineral nutrients that help your grass to grow. Just like other plants, grass needs a regular supply of nutrients to keep it growing healthily. The main nutrients needed are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), each of which provide your lawn with different benefits.

Time of efficacy varies by brand and concentration. Rainproof resistance is a key consideration, since you know that a little rain shouldn’t wash away the herbicide. Using pre- and post-emergent treatments is the best way to get a handle on year-round weed control, as you prevent weeds from starting and take care of those that present, so their seeds won’t persist. It’s also a mild skin irritant, so you’ll need to keep children and pets away from the area until it’s dried, but you should be doing that anyway. Seaweed has long been used as a soil improver, thanks to its natural content of nitrogen, potassium and phosphates. Endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, this liquid seaweed stimulant from Plantworks contains organic seaweed extract that improves plant development by increasing chlorophyll production. The feed also contains extra iron from sustainably harvested kelp extract.

Speedwell, slender ( Veronica filiformis): Little response to lawn weedkillers. Re-seed or returf affected areas of lawn. It honks! No kidding, this product is smelly, and it needs watering in; otherwise, your whole garden will smell. Some herbicides are non-selective, which means they kill all plants they encounter. (Round-Up, a glyphosate-based herbicide, is a widely available type of non-selective weed killer.) Most gardeners prefer selective weed killers, which affect only the growth of targeted species. They are used mostly for broadleaf weed control. Salty water is a pet-friendly weed killer for use on hard surfaces. However, too much salt is bad for the ground as it persists and can stop plants from growing for several years. My issue with salt is; it isn’t selective, and soil contamination will affect all plants. If you must use it, I’ve found that if you mix one part salt to five parts water and apply directly to the leaves of the weeds, you should get good results. It would be best if you didn’t use salt regularly, but it’s okay as a one-off (i.e. once a year) treatment of weeds on hard surfaces, provided you don’t allow excess salt to run off the leaves of the weeds. Potassium helps to build plant cells, which means more resistance against diseases and drought, and is best applied in spring or autumn.