How to Control Creeping Charlie in a Lawn
- 1). Raise the blade height on the lawn mower being used to cut the grass in a lawn where creeping Charlie is present. Adjust the blade height so that the grass is able to withstand being cut and will not become weakened to the point that weeds can gain a foothold.
- 2). Put on work gloves and pull creeping Charlie weed from the lawn. Pull the weed up through the blades of grass by raking. Grasp the broadleaf weed and pull to remove it from the lawn.
- 3). Follow a routine for fertilizing and overseeding the lawn to maintain a healthy lawn and avoid bare spots that could provide an entry point for creeping Charlie. Overseed the lawn in the fall and apply fertilizer as needed. Spread pre-emergent herbicide in the early spring to help control outbreaks of weeds.
- 4). Place a garden spray tank on a sturdy work surface and remove the top. Measure the desired amount of Dicamba herbicide and pour into the tank. Follow the manufacturer's directions for mixing Dicamba, keeping in mind that as a rule of thumb, Dicamba should be applied at a rate of 3 oz. per acre of grass.
- 5). Add the desired amount of water to the spray tank, tightly close the lid and apply the Dicamba herbicide to the areas of the lawn where creeping Charlie has emerged. Allow the herbicide to dry thoroughly before allowing children or animals access and watch the weeds closely for die-back.
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