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| About Yellow Nutsedge: |
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Yellow Nutsedge is found in lawns throughout the United States and is considered a perennial weed. It resembles grass with triangular stems but the stems are a lot glossier. It has three tiers of leaves, and that is the difference between grass and Nutsedge grass only has two tiers. The leaves are glossy, dark green, stiff, and grow upright. You can find little seed pods called nutlets attached to the root system. The growing season for Nutsedge is in the summer there for it thrives in warm and wet conditions. |
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How to control Yellow Nutsedge: |
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| There aren't many solutions for Nutsedge. You must use chemicals that are specifically labeled for Nutsedge. I have had great success using Sedge Hammer and Weed Hoe You must be sure to use a nonionic surfactant and the application might need to be repeated in 14 days from the first application. If you pull it out do not shake the dirt because the nutlets can drop and produce more plants. The results will be better if the herbicide is applied 3 days after the grass was mowed. |
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How to prevent Yellow Nutsedge: |
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| One great way to prevent Nutsedge is by having a healthy lawn free of wet spots, over watering, and standing water. You can use synthetic pre-emergent to help control nut sedge. You will have better results by having a properly irrigated and maintained lawn. |
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When using any chemical make sure you follow the manufactures directions specified on the product label. |
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