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Using Products Properly

How Do I Apply Roundup® For Lawns Products?

Using Roundup® For Lawns properly is essential for effectiveness and safety. And it's also pretty simple.

Using Roundup® For Lawns properly is essential for effectiveness and safety. And it’s also pretty simple to use. If you ever have a question about proper application, you’ll probably find the answer right on your bottle.

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Application as easy as 1,2,3 (Almost)

  1. Catch ‘em early

    It’s always ideal to catch weeds in the early growth stages. On the Roundup® For Lawns bottle, you’ll find even more info on the best way to treat each specific weed and comprehensive step-by-step instructions.

  2. Spray away

    When used as directed, Roundup® For Lawns kills weeds without harming your lawn.

  3. Store properly

    After using Roundup® For Lawns find a good place to keep it. You know, one where it won’t freeze or overheat.

  4. Let the magic happen

    It takes about 2-3 days for weeds’ stems to start twisting, so we wouldn’t recommend sitting on your porch and watching.

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Be a fair weather fan (FOR BEST RESULTS)

Applying Roundup® For Lawns in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help ensure that it’s not blown away or washed off of the treated area. The temp should be between 45 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.1 Then, make sure it’s the right time of year. Roundup® For Lawns works best on most weeds in spring and early summer.

Roundup® For Lawns works best on most weeds in spring and early summer.

  • Crabgrass

  • Dandelion

  • Foxtail

  • Plantain

  • Yellow Nutsedge

While others are best treated in the fall.

  • Chickweed

  • Ground Ivy

  • Henbit

  • Lawn burweed

  • White clover

1Do not apply to bermudagrass when daytime temperatures exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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