Back to Info Sheets	Weed control   WHAT TYPE OF WEED DO I HAVE ? BROADLEAF : Wide leaves, often with bright flowers.   Ie. Dandelion, clover, plantain. GRASSY : Round or flat stems and long narrow leaves. Ie. Hay.     WHAT TYPE OF CHEMICAL WEED KILLERS ARE THERE? SELECTIVE : Controls only specific weeds.  Killex : kill sonly broadleaf plants but won't harm grass. Use on lawns. NONSELECTIVE : Kills any grass or plants it contacts.  Use where you need to elimiate all plants. Ie. Interlocking brick.  Product name: Roundup.     LABELS TELL YOU :  * Measuring directions. * Areas where herbicide can be used. * Plants to use herbicide on. * Safety precautions. * How long to wait before re-entering area.      OTHER METHODS TO REMOVE WEEDS.  * Pull by hand. * Use specialized tools. * Till under with hand or mechanical tiller.  * Mulch with organic or synthetic mulch. * Use plastic or landscape fabric. * Maintain a healthy lawn: mow water, fertilize, overseed. * Start with good topsoil for flower beds. * Light weeding removing root and top before they set seed is the best method to control weeds in flower beds.     Vol 99 no 64
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