Get Rid of Creeping Charlie For Good!
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2022
- If you have Ground Ivy (aka Creeping Charlie) in your lawn and have tried to treat it before, you know that it is very invasive and difficult to get rid of. The product in this video will help you get rid of it quickly and for good - so check it out!
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I had Creeping Charlie in my back yard for years and had tried several different herbicides to get rid of it without success until I found this Triclopyr Ester. It does take 3-4 weeks to see results. The Creeping Charlie did come back the next year but to a much lesser extent so I applied the Triclopyr (pronounced TRI - klo - peer) Ester again with better results this time and now my back yard is Creeping Charlie free. THIS STUFF WORKS ON CREEPING CHARLIE. My neighbors on both sides still have Creeping Charlie in their yards and I have offered to help them with it, but they declined so every now and then when the Creeping Charlie gets close to my property I will "accidentally" get a little dose in to their yards. Also, I DO use a surfactant with this herbicide with very good results.
Thanks for sharing Ben, great information! I'm glad you got rid of it in your yard. I'm going to have to probably do a spray down the property line again since the neighbors yard is full of it so it doesn't start creeping back over. Thanks for watching!
Does this product hurt or stain your grass?
@@Eec2023 Triclopyr Ester did not hurt or stain my fescue at all.
@@benharrison1069, Does it work on clover, that’s another weed that I have a problem with? Thanks
LOL
YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT
HERBICIDES SUCH AS AGENT ORANGE CAN'T KILL CHARLIES NOR DETERS THEM !
I tried this stuff and this guy's got it figured out, it works, no bullshit, I was impressed
I'm glad it worked for you, this is good stuff. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Looks like it works for wild violet also.
Great video! So helpful and easy to understand for someone like me that is not a lawn professional. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I've been using triclopyr on my yard for several years but primarily to get rid of clover that keeps coming back. This product also takes care of dandelions and every other weed that invades the lawn. Triclopyr is actually formulated for killing brush and it does a good job of it so be careful around shrubs and other desirable plants.
Thanks for watching!
Creeping Charlie and Wild Violets have been taking over my lawn for about 4 years and I have been unable to find anything that will get rid of them....until now. I just happened upon this video while checking to see what Ryan Knorr was up to lately and thought I'd check it out. Can't thank you enough. Triclopyr worked great! I could see it was working within 24 to 48 hours and after exactly 2 weeks any weed it touched was dead even the Wild Violet. Great stuff.
That is awesome! I am glad it worked well for you - it really is good stuff at getting rid of the Creeping Charlie and Ground Ivy. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
I need that Purdue Turf manual, thanks for sharing this.
It is a valuable resource, I have used it several times in the short time I have had it.
We have a lot of this in our side yard, I need to give this a try.
It works.
The results were great, that book from Purdue would be super helpful. Great video Justin!
Thanks! The manual from Purdue is pure gold, excellent info in there and well worth the $20. Thanks for watching!
Hi-yield is sold at True Value stores. I have it in a sunny area. I didn't get it until I started a lawn service. Must have picked it up from a customer. Using a good quality fertilizer will knock it out sometimes. 🐀🐾
Thank you for posting this helpful video
Glad it was helpful! This stuff WORKS - got rid of the Creeping Charlie I have had back there for years after 2 apps last summer. Love this stuff and it is pretty inexpensive too. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate your support!
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Creeping Charlie is so invasive, this herbicide is good stuff. Great video
It really is. Thanks for watching Barry!
Thanks for the advice!
Thanks for watching!
At last!! I tried your "recipe" and I am finally getting rid of creeping charlie!!! I have been inundated with these irritating weeds for sooo long - it is wonderful that I found something that works. TYVM!!
That's awesome, I'm glad it worked for you!
Definitely going to try this stuff! My front yard is mostly Creeping Charlie and crabgrass. Been pulling both out for years.
It worked great for me. Thanks for watching Linda!
Does it work for crabgrass, too?
No, best thing for crabgrass is quinclorac from my experience
Thanks for the great video! I got all the information I needed. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful!
Thats funny Justin. I always write the application rates on the bottle as well. Some of these products have multiple accordion style pages that I would rather not read every time, so I write the rate on the bottle. Saves me time! Thanks brother!
Such a time saver instead of trying to remember and read labels all thr time haha
Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Great video, I need to give this a try. I have quite the case of creeping charlie in my back yard
It worked very well for me in only yeo applications and it remains gone this spring. Thanks for watching!
Great information!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching/commenting Katrina!
I'm going to try this in the spring. I dethatched and overseeded this past fall. So much Charlie vines that I had to clean my dethatcher attachment after every row.
Yeah, I would definitely recommend this product, it has worked very well for me. It may take you a few applications depending on how bad your Creeping Charlie is, but it definitely works. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great information, well done video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have creeping Charlie growing everywhere in my yard it grows into the ground cover of myrtle and pachsandra , flowers , everywhere . I will deffinetly try this
Follow the directions and it will definitely get rid of your creeping charlie - just be aware it may take a few applications several weeks apart to fully eradicate it depending on how bad it is. Be careful spraying around your desirable plants to avoid killing them. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for posting this video on dealing with Creeping Charlie aka ground ivy. I was losing my wits on dealing with an infestation in my lawn. Followed your lead and I picked up Triclopyr concentrate and sprayed it (3/4 oz. / gallon water) today. Looking forward to the results.Thanks!
That's awesome, this stuff works perfectly. Just remember that depending on how bad you have it in your lawn, you may need a repeat application in about 4 to 6 weeks like I did. Good luck and thanks for watching!
It looks like it worked well. That Purdue book is pretty cool!
The Purdue book is a valuable resource, I have used it many times since I purchased it. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the information!
Absolutely - I am glad that you found it helpful!
Good stuff Justin. Triclopyr works great on creeping Charlie👍. We had it in our backyard when we moved in and it helped a lot.
Thanks Joe, it got rid of it quick!
Thanks Joe, it got rid of it quick!
I can confirm this works wonders on creeping charlie - I had great results with it!
Awesome, glad to hear it!
How much did you mix? Looking to do an area of 10x10
Great information - thanks for posting this. I need to give this product a shot
It's good stuff, I have been extremely pleased with the results. Thanks for watching!
Did you try the product?
Justin, I just sprayed the Hi-Yield (35261) Triclopyr Ester (8oz) stuff I can't pronounce so I call it Ester. Thanks for posting this video. The Purdue book is on it's way.
Awesome! Hopefully this works out for you. The book is EXTREMELY helpful, I have referenced it several times since I received it. Thanks for watching and commenting Will!
Thanks for the information
Thanks for watching!
Great presentation, im sure a bunch of homeowners are going to want that book too! 😃
Thanks Brian! Yes, that book is such a valuable resource. I have used it numerous times already.
Your The Man! It works 👍
That's awesome, I'm glad it worked out for you. Thanks for watching!
Gonna have to try it. I've never seen the stuff around here before, but all of a sudden my yard is overrun with the stuff. Round Up didn't phase it, so I'll give the Triclopyr a shot!
This stuff works very well - it may take you a few applications, but after two applications of this stuff mine is completely gone. Good luck!
Thank you for this video. It really helped taking care of the creepy charlie in my backyard
Awesome, I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Good lookin, have to give it a try!
It worked well on mine with only 2 applications - still creeping charlie free back there this spring. Good luck!
Great video! I have used this stuff in the past and it is legit.
Great video!
Thanks for watching!
Great video, I can confirm this stuff works on creeping charlie. I had it bad in my yard and this took care of it all. It took me 3 applications, but it is gone now. I would highly recommend it!
Excellent! I agree, this takes care of it very well compared to everything else I have tried in the past.
Did it also kill the grass?
It did not kill mine. If you don't apply when it's over 85 degrees and you follow the directions it will only kill the creeping charlie and not the grass. It works great.
Hi Zeke, you stated that it took you 3 applications. How long did you wait between applications? It’s been 1 week since I applied it and I’m not seeing any change yet.
@@dianasacino6419 Hi Diana, what have daytime temps been like since you applied it? Has it rained at all since you applied it? If you applied per the directions on the bottle, you should have seen some wilting by now in ideal conditions.
My neighbors entire backyard is creeping Charlie which invaded my yard thru fence line. Used roundup and killed everything by fence but now finding it thru lawn. Will try this
This worked great for me after two applications. I did apply pre emergent in that area and along the property line in the fall and again this spring and my yard remains creeping charlie free. I'm pleased with the results of this product. Thanks for watching and good luck getting rid of it!
Suggest each time you do a video, where applicable, show us the weed you are talking about. Save me a lot of heartache as I live abroad and different places call the same thing by different names. Great video. Thank you
Thanks for watching, I appreciate you taking the time to comment and provide feedback!
Found your video by chance today. We live in a clearing in the middle of the woods and since we’ve gotten so much rain and warm weather this year, it has went from creeping to crazy in no time! However, if it weren’t for weeds and moss, we probably wouldn’t have any green in our yard at all. 😂 gonna go get some of this today and see what we end up with! Funny thing is, my son loves creeping Charlie in his yard. 😮
This stuff will definitely help with creeping charlie, it worked great for me. Thanks for watching!
I love my lawn, I love that mixed w/ the grass is a nice mix of narrow leaf plantain, violets, dandelion, clover,creeping Charlie & many other medicinal. & edible"weeds". Plus the bunnies eat them & leave my veggies alone!😅
Thanks for watching!
I'm with you!!! love all the tiny flowers and mix of leaves. Very "cottage" vibe.
It's a nice shade of green. I'm keeping the ground ivy.
Whatever works for you, thanks for watching!
Triclpyr is a main ingredient in crossbow (home depot). I had fair results, but it all grew back.
In looking at the Crossboe label, it appears to be only 16.5% triclopyr, this product is 61.6% triclopyr. If you are going after creeping charlie, give this a shot. Mine remains completely gone almost a year later
I found creeping Charlie in my backyard a few times but he was finally caught and arrested.
I just purchased some, I hope I finally get rid of this junk in my lawn. Well done video.
Good luck, it works very well. Thanks for watching Richard!
I used to have a lot of Creeping Charlie (CC) in my back yard (shadier than the front yard, and also it comes across from the back yard neighbor's yard which seems to be MOSTLY Creeping Charlie. I essentially got rid of it using the Weed-B-Gone product (the version that says it works on Creeping Charlie). I followed the application instructions provided by the manufacturer's phone support folks. Their advice:
- If their product is applied in Spring or during the Summer, it will have little effect on the CC.
- The time to apply it is in the Fall, when many other plants seem to be dying off or going dormant for the Winter, but while the grass is still green and growing a bit. At this time, the CC is most active in absorbing nutrients from everywhere it can in order to store the energy in the roots for the Winter. Under these conditions, the CC will be most likely to absorb the sprayed product that gets on its leaves.
- One application will not result in enough stored product to kill the CC. One application per week for three weeks is what I did.
- It will seem to have no effect on the CC that season, because the product is not directly and instantly toxic to the plant. But the goal again is to get the CC to store a lot of it in the roots.
- During the Winter and next Spring when the CC is trying to come out of its dormant state, it is finally affected by the product stored in its roots, and it can't grow and dies.
Following these instructions, the next season when the grass is starting to grow again, it becomes apparent that no CC can be found anywhere on my yard. It stays gone for the next couple of years, but finally starts to creep back into my yard from the neighbor's yard, so I repeat the treatment.
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BUT, I learned a different way to kill CC even quicker and 'deader' than with the Weed-B-Gone or other selective herbicide products....Round-Up, carefully applied. Here is what I did when treating my parent's lawn, which was getting patches of CC that migrated into their yard in some 'infected' sod they had put down:
- A small container with Round-Up in it. This is a shallow, wide dish that is not likely to tip over. I used a small condiment dish about 5" diameter and perhaps 3/4" tall.
- That dish rests on folded paper towel on a plastic Tupperware bowl lid (one about 12" in diameter), or similar non-absorbing wide surface that won't be affected by the Round-Up.
- If a little product spills from the bowl, it gets absorbed and contained by the paper towel, and is prevented from getting on the lawn by the plastic layer. Wide bowl and wide plastic layer underneath discourages accidental spilling.
- I wear rubber kitchen gloves, with a normal brown "Jersey" work glove over the rubber glove on my primary hand (the one I write with).
- I take my apparatus to each patch of CC on the lawn, and set it down next to the patch.
- I get the gloved thumb and forefinger wet with the product by dipping into the bowl (like using a finger bowl).
- I grab a CC leaf between those two Round-up moistened gloved fingers, then quickly briefly grab other randomly selected leaves in the same patch; it is only necessary to grab a few CC leaves per patch.
- If done right, no product will drip from the touched leaves onto the grass. It helps to grab those leaves which stand a bit more isolated from nearby grass.
In two or three days, all of the CC leaves in each treated patch have shriveled and disappeared. The CC does not come back; it is dead through and through.
Hey that's awesome, you had a plan and executed it to perfection to get rid of that creeping charlie. Thanks for watching!
I add this to my salad as well as dandelion leaves add some lemon and olive oil…yummy
That's awesome, glad you are able to utilize it. I appreciate you watching!
I've used a variety of products over the years. I manage to keep under control but have never eliminated it.
It has been a year so far and still doing good creeping charlie free. Fingers crossed 🤞
Great video. Saw another recommending another product that didn't have nearly the triclopyr content as this product. I have a few spots in the yard that I'll be treating.
This stuff is potent and really does the trick on creeping charlie and clover. It took me two applications to fully get rid of it, hasn't been back since when I couple it with pre-emergent. Thanks for watching!
@@TheLawnLover you're welcome. When including the pre-emergent, is there a brand you recommend?
@@stephangross7391 I don't actually include it in my spray mix, I do it in the spring and fall. I like using prodiamine as the active ingredient for pre-emergent.
@@TheLawnLover gotcha, thanks for clarifying and the suggestion. Much appreciated.
Thank you, great video. I also just bought the Purdue book, thanks for pointing to such a great resource.
That book is super helpful, I use it all the time. Thanks for watching!
i might like to have some Creeping Charlie, as there are parts of my property that grass just doesn't grow. At least not very well, been able to fill in a lot but still have more. Actually I'd rather have more crabgrass, its tough, grows anywhere and survives almost anything. Tried to buy some crab grass seed one time... but just got laughed at. might have to transplant some.
Thanks for a great video. I followed your directions. It works. One thing- the directions on my label say " if a surfactant is used, apply 1-2 quarts per acre". Not sure the difference??
Thanks for watching! From what I learned from other comments since this video was posted, it appears the manufacturer updated their label.
To add to the information that has been given by other folks. It's best to spray in the fall. This will weaken the plant over winter. The other time is after flowering in the spring. The plant will have used alot of energy to flower. If your neighbor has creeping charlie, ask if you can spray their lawn where it connects to your lawn. You will have to spray every year to stop theirs from creeping to your yard.
The neghbor won't let me spray, however after treating it with the triclopyr and coupling it with a pre emergent plan, it remains creeping charlie free back there. Thanks for watching!
great video - can you use the blue color in your spray to mark where you have sprayed?
Yes you can absolutely use the dye if you want to.
well I bought it and tried it out .... = no luck ! so I mixed it up stronger for a second application ... well some of it now seems to be dying off BUT some new Creeping Charlie is sprouting up in the same sprayed area !!! So I decided to mix up a stronger mix for a third application ! Wish Me LUCK
I would suggest sticking to the mix rate on the label and spacing out applications as noted on the table. Over applying herbicide can damage thr good grass and kill it. Be patient and apply as directed and I promise this stuff works fantastic. Several people have told me they have also had success with it too. Thanks for watching and good luck!
Hi, I also have this weed. After the snow left in April, I used just a Rake, Creeping Charlie just rolled off as the roots had all balled up over winter. Normally I dont use weed killer as I have Veggies in my yard.
@@lenguindon5019 I ran over my lawn with a Sunjoe dethatcher and the Creeping Charlie = laughed at it
I’ve got a horrible violet problem in my lawn. Will this work for that? If not, what do you recommend. Thanks so much for your help
Triclopyr is listed as an effective herbicide foe wild violet, but you may need repeated applications - especially if you have a bad outbreak of it in your lawn. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this, can this be used while overseeding?
No, this herbicide can't be used while overseeding as it will kill the new seedlings. Thanks for watching!
Unfortunately can't use Triclopyr Ester where I am in canada as it is toxic to fish and aquatic life. And affects eggshell thickness for some birds like ducks/quail. And unfortunately we live near a river. Will find a non-toxic solution sometime!
I've noticed that when the bees wake up in the spring, just about the only thing for them at that time are the little purple flowers of creeping charlie
It's a good thing that my neighbors lawn is full of it. I appreciate you watching Dale
That’s not creeping Charlie. That’s either hen bit or more likely purple dead nettle with the purple flowers.
It is creeping charlie. Just because you think it's not doesn't make it true
They can find it somewhere else.
Creeping Charlie is also useful as a tea and a spice! The tiny purple flowers are beautiful in the spring.
Finally! Thank you! How safe is this for pets? How long should I wait before letting my dog back in the yard?
I would refer you to the product label, but if I recall it was safe for people and pets to reenter the treatment area once dried. I typically like to spray herbicides or fungicides in the evening and let them sit overnight before reentering the area. This stuff works perfectly when used as directed. Good luck!
I was about to order tenacity,but i may try this first!
Definitely try this, it worked fantastic. I tried tenacity on this in the past with no success. Good luck!
Do you cut your grass as usual after applying this?
@Dan Vozza I would wait a day or two to mow after spraying it personally. Then just mow as normal and let it do its thing
@@TheLawnLover thanks
@@TheLawnLover I applied it Saturday,how long does it take to kill the weeds?
No less costly than Tenacity, which works if you keep at it. You miss some, so you do a gallon, then another in the spring going over areas and repeat.
I personally quit using tenacity because I hate the bleached look. This nuked that creeping charlie without bleaching my good grass
hey there great video how many times should I spray also will it take care of dandelion??? jz
I would not use this for dandelions use another herbicide - I like to use Triad select personally as am all around herbicide. Depending on how bad your case of creeping charlie is, it may take multiple applications. Mine took 2 applications to get rid of it spaced about 5 weeks apart. Thanks for watching!
Your the Man! 😊 Bye LCN😢
Thanks for the support Joseph, feedback like this and helping people with their lawns is why I do what I do. Don't give up on my buddy Allyn, he has taught me ALOT and still supports my channel. I appreciate your kind words and support, looking forward to the 2023 lawn season - can't wait to have you along for the journey!
Absolutely do use a surfactant. Creeping Charlie is extremely difficult to kill and you need all the help you can get to get it into the plant for systemic kill. Surfactant and oil aren’t recommended because they are concerned about turf damage. If you want the stuff dead quick add a little NIS and a touch of MSO
It worked perfectly for me without the surfactant. They did update their instructions since this video mentioning surfactant could be used if desired.
Is this something best used in fall or spring? Have a pretty big clover & creeping charlie problem on our 3/4 acre. Plan to tackle 1/3 this fall with herbicide and overseed. Thanks for the video.
It can be used anytime of year as long as it is not super hot outside. I typically won't apply herbicides to the lawn if the daytime temps are over 85 degrees. I would caution you on using this now if you plan to overseed soon, this will inhibit germination. A safe window would be around 6 weeks after applying herbicide to plant grass seed. Thanks for watching, much appreciated!
I've read that fall is the best time as the plant is actively sending nutrients to the roots to prepare for winter so the chemical gets deep inside the plant
T.LL.......Questions....don't have the Ivy weed...but a spongy sphagnum like weeds that have stringers underneath the surface that comes back every year likes it when it rains continuously for several days spreads like wildfire.
What is a surfactant...?
Only have cell access no computer...so links you refer to at bottom don't show up.
Especially the application of the striper video...and how do you cut and prep the lawn for this application.
Enjoy your lawn instructional videos. Thanks for sharing...
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
Michael - thanks for reaching out! If you have pictures of the weed you are referencing, please email them to me at (thelawnlover@hotmail.com) so I can take a look and try to help you.
Surfactant is a liquid additive that you add to your tank for herbicides that helps the herbicide adhere to the leaf blades - typically making them more effective. This was not referenced on the label when I shot this video, but I was advised by customer support at domyown.com that the manufacturer did not recommend a surfactant with the product. Apparently they have since updated their product label since I shot this video based on a viewer comment that I received last week.
I always just mow as usual and then apply the herbicide and allow it a few days to sit before mowing again. Typically, the creeping charlie is so low to the ground that it does not get mowed, so it should not really matter, this is just my personal preference.
I appreciate you watching the videos and supporting the channel - I am glad you find the content helpful!
I bought tenacity, and it does not kill it, going to try this for sure
I also tried Tenacity in the past with no luck. This stuff is the real deal, I got rid of my infested back lawn with just two applications of this herbicide. It continues to remain weed free back there this season. Great stuff. Thanks for watching!
Is there a certain season or temperature range where you should not apply this product? Thanks!
I typically do not apply herbicides - especially those with high potency like this one - when daytime temps exceed 85 degrees to avoid damaging the good turfgrass. When I applied this, we had a cool stretch of weather and it worked great. I put down two applications of this stuff about 4-6 weeks apart and I remain creeping charlie free back there over a year later now. Good luck!
That would be fantastic to get rid of our creeping Charlie😀 l’ll have to check the ingredients, as certain herbicides aren’t allowed in Canada, example Round Up & others that contain a certain product. Thank You 👍👍
Thanks for watching Cynthia!
This is a temporary fix but probably the best that an average homeowner can get their hands on.
I applied two applications last season to kill off the existing creeping charlie in this area of the lawn, but then coupled it with a pre-emergent application in the fall and another this spring and it is still holding strong - zero creeping charlie so far. I will be interested to see what happens throughout the season. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment!
Does this leave brown spots in your grass as well? The video would suggest so but I can’t tell for sure.
If you soak a certain spot yes it will kill the healthy grass. As long as you spray evenly and consistently you will not kill the good grass
I love my creeping charly. Early flowers for the bees, beautiful ground cover for soil health. Easy to pull out when it grows where not wanted. Way better than grass. Why would anyone want grass? Unless your golfing.
That's great! You love your creeping charlie and I love my grass. We are all different and it's a great thing. I appreciate you watching!
Apparently you don't have any "formal" gardens. CC is very invasive and I spend lot of time pulling this crap out of my gardens, and if you don't get all the sucker-roots it just starts growing again. I do love the mint smell when I mow it though.
@@kilroy2517 your right. Mine are more of a food forest garden style. With fruit trees and bushes, herbs, rhubarb, grapes, kiwi and such. There is Wisteria, Japanese maples, bamboos, pines, birch and strawberries instead of mulch. I do have your typical peonies and hostas and the like but my gardens are more functional beauty. I also have some gorgeous statues and crystal bird baths nestled under blossoming cherry trees and decorative shrubs. While I can appreciate others formal type gardens, I'm personally not a big fan of formal plantings, decorative mulch and grass. I've always been a practical gal. I call my yard "Ali's avant garden". I also have pet runner ducks and tiny chickens the size of lovebirds that would reek havock on a formal style garden and thrive on dandelions and clover😉
@@TheLawnLover always open to learning tips and tricks when it comes to gardening/yardening. I appreciate your take on things.
Thanks for sharing, no idea why I can't get this product in my province, its considered illegal here :( I need to find something to get rid of that annoying creeping Charlie, and my neighbour doesn't take care of his lawn so that doesn't help at all!
Oh no, that sucks because this stuff works fantastic on it. Thanks for watching, good luck!
Eat it. It's very very healthy 👍
My neighbor has plenty for the both of us haha
@@TheLawnLover great 😅😍
Thanks for the video! I have a couple of Thuja trees near the Creeping Charlie. Is there any need to worry about them if i am spraying nearby? Thank you!
When I spray around any type of tree or plant I'm always very careful to avoid any spray drift onto the plant/tree and I tend to go easy with the herbicide 6-8 feet around the base of the tree. The great thing with this herbicide is that when spraying a fine mist spray on the leaves, the majority of the spray tends to stay on the leaf and not soak into the ground. As long as you are careful around the shrubs/trees you should be fine - I personally have never had an issue with this herbicide harming any of my plants or trees. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching!
How about creeping Charlie in a flower bed? Thank you.
That would be tough to use herbicide and not kill off the plants you want to keep. I think your only option in this scenario is to hand pull it. Thanks for watching!
What will the Hi-Yield Trclopyr Ester do to my fruit bushes and trees?
I would not apply it within 5 feet or so around the bushes/trees. If you apply a light coat to the weeds as directed it should kill the weeds and not harm the trees/bushes, but I always like to be safe. Thanks for watching!
I read that you should shake up your sprayer occasionally, because Hi-Yield tends to separate from the water.
I usually always agitate my mixes with a paint stirrer on my cordless drill. I don't recall if I showed that in this video, but I would always recommend to agitate any mix you spray and apply it asap after agitating it. Thanks for watching!
I usually always agitate my mixes with a paint stirrer on my cordless drill. I don't recall if I showed that in this video, but I would always recommend to agitate any mix you spray and apply it asap after agitating it. Thanks for watching!
I have an area in the backyard that is all creeping Charlie, I would assume to use the product then seed the whole area after the weed has died?
Yes, if it is really bad it may need several applications - follow the instructions on the bottle for application timing and intervals for your area. I would plan to kill it this summer and overseed in thr fall at least six to eight weeks after your last application of herbicide. Thanks for watching, good luck 👍
It is sensitive to boron.
Mix 3 tablespoons of borax in a 7 liter watering can with 7 liters of water.
Try that on a back area, it should only brown off and kill the creeping charlie.
If it kills other plants in the area, reduce the mix to 2 tablespoons of borax with the water.
Interesting, thanks for sharing. I have never heard of this method before. The triclopyr eliminated it in my lawn otherwise I would test it out. Thanks for watching!
I believe I have Creeping Charlie that has overtaken my existing Creeping Jenny groundcover. Any idea if your method would kill both? I'm to the point where I may just plant a lot of Vinca. Thanks.
I'm not familiar with creeping Jenny but I would be willing to bet it would likely kill it too, so if you are wanting to keep it I wouldn't use the triclopyr. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for looking up the amount. I also read the label. What a joke
Is Hi-Yield Trclopyr Ester safe to use on my Periwinkle vinca vine beds to control the creeping Charlie invasion, in other words will it kill the creeping Charlie but not the desired Periwinkle?
If it were me, I would NOT use this in a flower bed or where you have other plants present that you want to keep. It is a herbicide, and a strong one at that - so I would be weary of using it around other plants I wanted to keep - especially if those plants are in a similar class as the Creeping Charlie. I think your only option is hand pulling and it will keep coming back due to the fact that it grows underground. Thanks for watching!
Too bad it kills clover. I'd like to use it on wild violets. Maybe I'll try spot spraying.
Yes, it will kill clover too. You can try spot spraying to target the wild violet. Thanks for watching!
When is the best time of year to apply this? Can I do it now as the cool weather is starting? I'm in the southeast.
Yes, fall is an ideal time to apply this product. Thanks for watching!
What do you do with the left over chemicals after you finish spraying your Lawn???
The area I sprayed was roughly 1,000 sq ft so I didn't have much leftover. When I do the rinse out on my sprayer after I'm done, I usually drain it in a bare patch in my wooded area away from everything. Thanks for watching!
Was wondering if this product is the same... Hi-Yield 2,4-D Selective Weed Killer?
This is a different active ingredient than the product you referenced. Thanks for watching!
FYI you should mention this in the video, yes this Product will help wipe out some creeping Charlie. HOWEVER…..if you have Bermuda grass or prolly any other
Warm season short cut turf. This product used in a flowzone 4 gallon backpack. You will literally draw your name in the lawn if you use this at the suggested rate on Bermuda, like it’s hurts it super bad or nukes it. It literally looked like every time hit the sprayer it looks exactly how roundup would look. Just fyi. Eventually I got the Bermuda to come back on the clients lawn but it took forever, lol, and it’s pronounced TRI….. clow……PEER. again I suggest using this product mainly on cool season turf
Great point on the warm season turf, thank you for pointing that out! Glad the grass came back after you sprayed it haha. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment, much appreciated!
@@TheLawnLover yes sir! Lost the client over it actually but it’s a good thing cause he was annoying anyways and he runs those giant red lava rocks in the beds without borders so even mowing the yard your taking your life into your own hands, so I didn’t care he fired me for drawing letters in his lawn lesson learned about triclopere on Bermuda tho
I sprayed this on the creeping Charlie on my lawn, I messed up on the mixture and used 3/4 of a cup per gallon. It’s been a few days and so far nothing has happened.
Oh no! Hopefully it doesn't damage the good grass. It may take a week or two to see the full effect of it, I would spray anymore. Good luck!
Have creeping Charlie in my yard for the first time ever. It's probably due to the fact that I live in the south and use tenacity as a winter pre-emergent, and post emergent in early spring "It doesn't kill my Bermuda until it gets over 80 degrees consistently i've found" Turns out after my research almost every warm season weed killer kills this stuff, I guess creeping charlie is the the cool season guys Poa Annua. Almost no warm season herbicide kills Poa..
Yes, this is definitely a tricky weed to get rid of - I had been trying for awhile before I found this product. I would agree with you - Poa SUCKS! I have a few patches of Poa triv in my lawn - I am just not one of those that wants to kill off spots of my lawn to get rid of it. I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment!
Great video!! Sadly I live in Maryland and it’s not for sale here! 😢 I do have creeping Charlie in a small section of my lawn and I’ll have to find a different product to eliminate it. New subscriber!!
Thanks for watching Tim! Are you able to get anything with triclopyr in it? Even at a lower dose, you can make multiple apps, it will just take longer than the more potent stuff.
You sure about that? I bought WeedBGone with triclopyr in Maryland, even bought a bottle of crossbow.
@@pkn920 I went to the website and it said that it’s not sold in Maryland, that’s all I know. But if you got it mixed in a bottle of weed be gone then I’m getting some! Thanks for the info!!!!!
I don't know if this is the same thing, but I think it's the same as our Wild Violets and has a purple or blueish flower in the spring.
They are similar, but slightly different. Triclopyr should kill wild violet as well. Thanks for watching!
I live in the Midwest, when is the best time to apply? Would it be worthwhile to apply in the fall?
As long as you aren't overseeding you can apply this in the fall. Just make sure the daytime temp when you apply it doesn't exceed 85 degrees so you don't burn the lawn. This stuff works great on eradicating creeping charlie. Good luck!
In Ontario ,Canada , all chemical herbicides and pesticides have been banned for many years as merely an aesthetic cure- the only product you can use here is iron. That is what all the commercial lawn companies use only iron concentrate. -try this- 10% vinegar, salt and some boiled water to melt salt and a touch of dish detergent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Is this product safe for warm season grass like staugustine
Great question! Per the Product Label of Hi-Yield Turflon Ester Ultra, it cannot be applied to bahiagrass, bentgrass, bermudagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustine grass, or zoysiagrass unless turf injury can be tolerated.
So I would NOT apply to St. Augustine grass. Thanks for watching!
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Is there a particular ambient temperature range you have to use it at?
I would refer you to the label, but I believe that it advises not to apply when temp at application exceeds 85 degrees. Try to apply it in the Early morning (when grass is dry) or in the evening when the tempsnare cooler. Don't spray it during the heat of the mid day. Thanks for watching!