Getting Rid of Weeds in Buffalo Grass?

Question

I have a multitude of broadleaf weeds in my Buffalo Grass lawn - so many I would be weeding from now until I retire in 13 years! Is there a weed killer application that I can use that will not harm the grass? I live in Central Texas. Please be specific as to brand. Thank you.

Answer 1

Tamarann - Please do not use Roundup straight onto your Buffalo Grass. Please do not use ordinary weed killer (2-4,D based), made for regular Bermuda and stuff, on your Buffalo Grass. What you need to ask around for is a wick applicator. It is difficult to describe but essentially it is a sponge on the end of a long PVC tube. You do fill the tube with Roundup but you just touch the top of the weeds with the Roundup sponge-end, without getting any on your Buffalo Grass. Well, a little will get on there but try to missapply as little as possible. I would use half the recommended strength as an additional precaution, until you get the knack of it. I wish you success.

Answer 2

read the lables on the various weed killer products or visit the garden center for their advice

Answer 3

i grew up on the plains of kansas where buffalo grass is the only grass. that is one type of grass that is really hard to kill, go to wal-mart, buy ROUND UP, put it in a sprayer and apply it liberally to your yard, it works great.

Answer 4

weed and feed type fertilizers available at Walmart, garden centers, lowes, homedepot....read the package to see if it is effective for your particular weeds.