Ralphy's Weed and Feed Pack
The most common go to option for Weed killers is a hose on Weed and Feed Pack unfortunately these can be hit and miss. Along with having them attached to the hose spraying and nothing comes out the chance of it working can be lower. The objective on both the fertiliser and herbicide in the weed and feed packs is to be absorbed through the leaf of both the lawn to feed and weed to kill the weed. However by using a hose on pack you risk of over using too much water ultimately washing both the chemical and fertiliser off the leaf and into the soil where its less effective.
I have made a video on this last year explaining more if you would like more information as well as how to apply a herbicide effectively.
Our pack separates the Weed Killer from the fertiliser and by doing it this way will make it more effective.
First step is applying a good Winter suitable fertiliser. it is good practice to feed the lawn before applying any chemical so we will do the same here. We have 2 options for Granular fertilisers.
Baileys 4.1.1 is a fantastic entry level Winter fertiliser which is suited to the cooler temperatures. Start off applying 20 grams per sqm and watering this in after applying and you then re apply every 4-6 weeks after the initial application.
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Simplot Best Micro Green 10-1-13 is a premium granular fertiliser designed for high-performance and closely mown turf such as golf and bowling greens. With an analysis of 10-1-13 NPK plus iron and manganese, it promotes strong colour, turf density and resilience while maintaining controlled growth. The fine 100 SGN particle size helps the fertiliser settle into the canopy for better nutrient uptake, while homogeneous pellet technology ensures even nutrient distribution. Apply at 25 g per square metre every 8 weeks during the growing season and water in well. The high potassium content also helps strengthen turf heading into and during winter by improving cold tolerance, cell strength and disease resistance.
A week after applying your Winter Fertiliser it is time to apply the Herbicide. Now the next few details are crucial with most herbicides. The herbicide is applied with a pressure sprayer and needs to be applied on a dry day and on a dry lawn and not watered in for at least 4 hours. The herbicide we have in this pack is Turf Culture Bow and Arrow. This is a great commercial quality herbicide that tackles a range of broad leaf weeds like Bindii, Clover, Oxalis, and Cats Ear etc . The other good thing it is safe for all turf types. I am a advocate of reading the label before purchasing and applying which I have linked below. So having said that I am not advising any mix ratios for bow and arrow this is one you need to work out as every sprayer is different however you do want to be in the range of between 2-5L of water per 100sqm. However if you do have any dramas you can always message and ask me.
Click here to view the Bow and Arrow Label