YOUR PLANT HEALTH QUARTERLY  |   NOVEMBER 2016

FEATURED WEED Ground Ivy Glechoma microcarpa WEED DESCRIPTION This prostrate creeping perennial favors moist, shady sites and tolerates low mowing heights. Its rounded, scalloped leaves and small, funnel-shaped purple flowers grow in clusters. Square stems grow several feet long and root at the nodes. When broken, plant parts feature a strong mint odor. CONTROL TIPS Fall is an excellent time to treat ground ivy. Apply a postemergence product, such as Turflon® Ester Ultra specialty herbicide, once the weed is actively growing. Ester-formulated products containing triclopyr, the active ingredient in Turflon Ester Ultra, have proven to be highly effective, even more so than 2,4-D-based products during the difficult summer period. Alleviate shade and improve fertility to help maintain control. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit the Weed Watch Digital Edition.

The Low-down on Disease By EMILY SCHAPPACHER Spring’s warm, moist weather is the perfect breeding ground for turf and ornamental diseases. From curled, spotted leaves, to discolored patches of turf, diseases in the lawn and landscape are not only unsightly, but can also cause damage to surrounding plants. LCOs can utilize several cultural control methods, such as sanitation and mulching, to minimize the occurrence of disease. READ MORE

Find Your Competitive Advantage What sets your company apart from competitors? You could be a seasoned business owner or just starting out, but it’s important to find your competitive edge. Learn how one LCO did just that with the help of Defendor® specialty herbicide. READ MORE Kick the Handweeding Habit Handweeding is driven by three main concerns: obtaining complete weed control, plant safety and timing. However, what if you could get effective weed control with exceptional plant safety? Snapshot® specialty herbicide can be applied to more than 630 landscape ornamentals — more than any other granular preemergence herbicide on the market. LEARN HOW TO SAVE WITH SNAPSHOT

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