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October 2002, Vol 1 Issue 18 Purdue Extension GardenTIPS E-NewsletterWelcome to the Garden TIPS E-Newsletter. Listed below are tips and links to articles. Follow the links to the GardenTIPS Web site for more information and links at: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/gardentips/ ===================================================== Control of Broadleaf
Weeds in Home Lawns The fall represents the best time to control perennial broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, plantain, and clover. These weeds are storing energy reserves for the winter in their roots. Thus the herbicide will enter the plant and travel to the roots with the food reserves, thereby giving a complete kill of the weed. The second best time to apply herbicides is in the late spring or early summer period after the weeds have flowered. If applying in the late spring, be extremely cautious with these herbicides near ornamentals, trees, flowers, and vegetable gardens because these plants can be damaged by these herbicides through direct application, drift, and/or volatilization. This is one of the reasons we prefer to apply herbicides in the fall. Full Story, http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/pubs/ay-9.pdf ===================================================== Fertilizing Established
Lawns You may think that you should fertilize your lawn in the spring, but the Purdue experts say fall is better. Spring fertilizing can cause excessive leaf growth and can stimulate disease, weed, and insect activity. Fertilization in the fall encourages better root development and produces a healthier lawn year-round. If you haven't fertilized yet this fall, try an application of quick-release nitrogen from November 1-15 (late fall). View, Fertilizing Established Lawns, AY-22, for more detailed information. Fertilizing Established Lawns, AY-22: http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/pubs/ay-22.pdf ===================================================== More Information on: Visit the GardenTIPS Web site
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