Is this product safe for my azalea and hydrangea beds? I read it is only to be applied to grass, yet some reviewers are using on beds? Thanks -
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While I cant comment on your exact flora, I can tell you this product is extremely harsh to young plants. I wouldn't bring it near anything you dont want to lose.
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This product wouldn't kill your azalea, or hydrangea beds, but it's great fertilizer for weeds. This product was a waste of money. If it works for your weeds like crabgrass, that's awesome. Try a test patch area and see if it hurts anything. If you have extra money and you feel like spraying it on your lawn, buy this stuff. Good luck.
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From what I read on the manufacturer's site when I first purchased this is that it may harm them only if it is DIRECTLY sprayed on them. This is also why the recommend spraying early in the morning or late in the evening. When I spray, I actually walk backwards in hopes of disturbing anything in my path. I also use the end of the sprayer and shake it in bushes and plants to scare anything out, so as not to spray them directly. I use this about every two weeks on the perimeter of my yard and I honestly have fewer mosquito's and just as many bees and butterflies in my gardens/yard. I use specific plants to attract them as well. Hope this helps. From what I read on the manufacturer's site when I first purchased this is that it may harm them only if it is DIRECTLY sprayed on them. This is also why the recommend spraying early in the morning or late in the evening. When I spray, I actually walk backwards in hopes of disturbing anything in my path. I also use the end of the sprayer and shake it in bushes and plants to scare anything out, so as not to spray them directly. I use this about every two weeks on the perimeter of my yard and I honestly have fewer mosquito's and just as many bees and butterflies in my gardens/yard. I use... » Read More From what I read on the manufacturer's site when I first purchased this is that it may harm them only if it is DIRECTLY sprayed on them. This is also why the recommend spraying early in the morning or late in the evening. When I spray, I actually walk backwards in hopes of disturbing anything in my path. I also use the end of the sprayer and shake it in bushes and plants to scare anything out, so as not to spray them directly. I use this about every two weeks on the perimeter of my yard and I honestly have fewer mosquito's and just as many bees and butterflies in my gardens/yard. I use specific plants to attract them as well. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I bought it with the main purpose of eradicating creeping Chas (my nemesis!). It was height of summer, so I'm not sure it was the best time to apply. All said: no immediate effect, but the next year, most of it was gone from the yard. The untreated adjacent yard is still crawling with it. So maybe it was taken up in the roots and slowly killed it over the winter.
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I spot sprayed the weeds in my lawn and did not make a general application. The label says that you can do this and it is effective where you have widely spaced weeds. In areas where I had crab grass I used a more general application. The product works very well with holistic weeds and does not seem to harm the desired turfgrasses.
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It's a general fungicide - can be used for almost anything growing in your garden - definitely azaleas - works very well - I saved a blue spruce that was 3/4 dead with this product. Works very well.
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It killed mine in the southeast region. It kills a lot of weeds, but not the grass. My grass looks great as it is able to fill in without all the weeds taking over. It even appears to be more green after usage. 1 bottle has lasted me 2 summers so far. Great product! I will buy again!
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The packaging states that the product is for use in container gardens or hydrogardening applications. My belief is that this is because the product changes the Ph of the water or soil to which it is added. If I add much of this to a hydro reservoir, I must then adjust the Ph and this might be challenging if we are talking about the soil in your yard. If Ph isn't a concern, I would think this product would be safe to use on outside ornamentals.
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Hi Ja - I've planted several new roses, about 1 month ago and bought the Bayer Advanced 2 in 1 systemic.Early days still, but container states for Roses and Flowers..But contains strong fertilizer and Aphid protection for 8 weeks. Not use on veg or near Ponds and wash hands after use..pretty potent stuff, I.m assuming.Sorry I can't help more - but I was impressed by another product of Bayer and I'm thinking 'Give it a try' Maybe tell you more about performance. a few more months down the line.Regards and Good Luck ..Linda x
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This is not the product for weeds in grass. It will kill almost anything but woody shrubs. I suggest BASF/Bayer "Season Long Weed Control for Lawns". I have used it for 2 seasons on a sunny zoysia lawn in Atlanta and am happy with the results. Ortho makes several Weed-B-Gone products that are safe on lawns and go after specific types of weeds. Be sure to follow the directions to get the best results.
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No, this product does not harm the grass even if directly sprayed on the grass! It's a great product!
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I have used it only in an area where grass was growing in my myrtle ground cover. It didn't harm the myrtle as long as I didn't overdo the dosage. Hope this helps.
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I love using Preen. It has helped keep the weeds from growing. I have only used it in my regular garden, not where I grow vegetables. I like the answers submitted by other fellow users. It is better to be safe!
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I love this product; however, I would not use directly on vegetable plants. It is much safer to use around the plants than a weed killer like roundup, but you will need to be sure not to get any on your veggies.
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The product is safe around animals, plants, bushes, and grass. You will need to ask the customer service department to be SURE you can use product on animal bedding. Hope that helps!
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Keep the spray away from any type of ornamental flowers or Shrubs. It is made for lawn weed control only, not flower beds. You may try using preen granules around your flower beds. If you use colored mulch around those flowers and shrubs you will help control the weed population and enhance the beauty of the shrubs and flowers. Hope this helps. Steve
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I used this product on prostrate yews, a ground-hugging shrub. When I applied the Bonide, I drenched the ground starting at the trunk and going two feet out. Since this is a systemic pesticide, the idea is to have the vascular system wick the pesticide up into the plant, where it will protect the plant from the inside out, so to speak. Hope this is helpful.
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My experience has been that this is a superb herbicide and will kill everything it touches, which is why I use it. I use it on poison ivy, duck weed, hyacinth, gator grass, etc. I have not used it on water lilies but have no doubt it would kill them either on purpose or accidently. If trying to spray selectively better consult someone in that field.