Fertilizer with weed killer, will the weed killer if it falls on my impatients or shrubbery beds kill it all?

Question

All say 'now' is the time to put on the fertilizer and weed killer.(28-3-3 is what I bought) But now I am being told that 'if' this application gets into the beds where I have already planted impatients and tomatoe plants or where i have existing shrubs/azaleas etc.. that it will 'kill' these too. I don't understand..when i spot use weed killer..it specifically says it won't 'kill the grass' as this granular stuff says too...point is..i expect my lawn to turn brown in places because of the weed killer but hopefully the grass will fill it in eventually (right?) ..i don't intend to purposely put this application 'into' the beds..but even with the spreader having the option for me to turn off one side..still i can't be so careful..some is going to get into the beds/plus what about around the trees?(when I had services in the past..i can't believe that they didn't get any into any of these areas..so what to do? HELP..TODAY is when i want my hubby to apply all this.

Answer 1

The weed killer in the grass fertilizer is a broad leaf killer, so while it doesn't effect grass (narrow leaves) it would effect those with plants with broad leaves, which would be most of your ornamentals and shrubs. So avoid using it there.
Around the trees should be fine as long as there are no leaves at the spray level. On the bark is OK.

Answer 2

Sorry, but it's true. It will kill your other plants, too. It doesn't discriminate. I'm an organic gardener, so just the thought of putting that stuff even near tomato plants gives me the willies. Consider returning the item & weeding by hand! It's great exercise. Also purchase an organic fertilizer. Fish emulsion is an excellent one. Good luck & happy gardening!

Answer 3

I would think it would kill the tender flowers. Read the bottle, it will probably say not to get it on flowers/ornamentals & fruit & veg. plants. The chemicals are strong so your husband will have to be as careful as possible to avoid over spray onto the other plants. Don't apply when windy if it's a liquid because the wind will carry it to places you don't want it.