When to Weed and Feed?

Cool Season Grass Forum
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A push mower works great for this yard size, but I’m starting to see some clovers and a few weeds popping up.

When’s the best time to weed and feed the lawn? I’m in New England, and right now, daytime temps are in the 50s, with nights in the low 40s.

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With that much grass, just weed it by hand. It’s therapeutic ripping those little bastards out.

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Cedar said:
With that much grass, just weed it by hand. It’s therapeutic ripping those little bastards out.

Best to do this after a rain event.

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Cedar said:
With that much grass, just weed it by hand. It’s therapeutic ripping those little bastards out.

Lol, I handweed a lawn 20 times this size!

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Cedar said:
With that much grass, just weed it by hand. It’s therapeutic ripping those little bastards out.

There’s actually a lot more grass; those were just a few spots.

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Aim for April or so usually. A bag should last you like 27 years.

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For post-emergent weed control, wait until weeds have emerged, like they are now. Pre-emergent should be applied in the spring, typically when snow melts. Fertilizer can be applied now if needed, or combined with your pre-emergent.

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@Tate
No, this isn’t sod; it’s grown from seeds. Does post-emergent kill the surrounding grass?

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Whit said:
@Tate
No, this isn’t sod; it’s grown from seeds. Does post-emergent kill the surrounding grass?

The post-emergent you should use will be SELECTIVE. It won’t harm your grass. Always check the label to confirm it’s safe for your grass type. Avoid any non-selective option like Roundup.

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I would wait until spring for weed control, but most recommend against weed and feed. A liquid 3-way herbicide combined with a separate fertilizer is a better option.

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Chen said:
I would wait until spring for weed control, but most recommend against weed and feed. A liquid 3-way herbicide combined with a separate fertilizer is a better option.

Which specific ones do you recommend?

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@Avi
I use Bio Advance for all broadleaf weeds. Many people like Speedzone, but I haven’t tried it yet. The issue is that weed and feed typically uses granular weed control, while liquid forms are more effective. Just pick a fertilizer you need, and you’ll be better off with that approach.

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What weeds? That looks perfect!