Most of us apply herbicides to control the many weeds that trouble our lawn and gardens. However, care must be taken to avoid them from coming into contact with desirable plant material. Use care to avoid drift, which is caused by air movement and vaporization during hot weather. Avoid applications on windy days or when the temperature is over 85 degrees. Thoroughly read and follow all label directions. Some selective herbicides can be applied to some types of turfgrasses and not others. For example, atrazine provides excelent weed control for St. Augustinegrass and zoysiagrass, but is detrimental to bemrudagrass, zoysiagrass and tall fescuegrass. When applying herbicides to lawns, keep the chemicals off the roots of the tree and shrubs since it can be absorbed causing damage.
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| A crape myrtle that is suffering from Round Up damage. |
In regards to your vegetable garden, avoid any herbicide applications since anything that will kill the weeds can harm the vegetables. Handpulling and hoeing are the best options.
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| Tomatoes damaged by the application of 2,4-D herbicide to a lawn. |
As with any pesticide, follow all label directions when using.
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