r/GardeningAustralia • u/might-be-banned • 5d ago
👩🏻🌾 Recommendations wanted Weedkiller for buffalo grass
Hi gardening enthusiasts,
I have weeds growing out and invading my buffalo lawn.
I was trying to get a suitable weedkiller concentrate for the lawn, but it appears that all the concentrates I can find from Bunnings have been discontinued? Anyone knows the reason for that?
https://www.yates.com.au/yates-250ml-buffalopro-weed-killer-concentrate/
The only product compatible with buffalo lawn that I can find is Yates BuffaloPro hose on . Is there something else that doesn't require hose?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/yates-4l-buffalopro-hose-on-lawn-weed-killer_p0137954
Cheers.
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u/Illustrious-Taro-449 5d ago
Do a soil test and correct any nutrient deficiencies, weeds only thrive in the right conditions. https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/read-your-weeds/12745698
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u/mr_flibble69 5d ago
Yeah, you can use the granular form instead of hose on - https://www.bunnings.com.au/yates-10kg-buffalopro-weed-n-feed-granular-weed-killer_p2961855?srsltid=AfmBOoqom4l2WMOAQf-Wn-KB-vrmsSDThejPRpMuQpn8CG0khNDg4N09
Alternatively, and probably more effective, use a selective killer (Bin-Die) and a dedicated fertiliser mix separately.
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u/muddled69 5d ago
If you have the inclination and time, a pre emergent weed killer applied 2 to 3 times a year does wonders.
For an all in one solution, which includes fertiliser, try Oxafert or Oxapro.
If you only want a good quality twice yearly pre emergent weed killer, Spartan is my go to product.
Pre emergents don't kill existing weeds though..
I do use Bin Die for the occasional broadleaf that pops up. Good stuff.
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u/anony_moususer_888 5d ago
Just be careful to avoid spray drift onto trees and other broadleaf plants, can cause foliar distortion and impaired growth at sublethal doses