YOUR PLANT HEALTH QUARTERLY  |   AUGUST 2017

FEATURED WEED Common Purslane Portulaca oleracea WEED DESCRIPTION This prostrate summer annual grows vigorously in warm months and is commonly found in lawns and landscape beds across the country. It thrives in well-fertilized soils and can be persistent in areas that are typically damp. Succulent leaves alternate along fleshy red stems. Solitary yellow flowers bloom May through September on hot, sunny days. CONTROL TIPS To control emerged purslane in turf, apply LockUp® specialty herbicide in late summer or early fall. It works by translocating throughout the entire plant, attacking the leaves, shoots and roots. Once purslane has been controlled, use good management practices to prevent reinfestation. Clean cultivation and seeding equipment that may have been used in infested areas. Remove any purslane escapes before they set seed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit the Weed Watch Digital Edition.

So Long, Summer As summer winds down, LCOs should focus on repairing the damage caused by months of hot, humid weather. Now is the time to fertilize, seed and aerate cool-season grasses and think about winter annual weed control for Bermudagrass and other warm-season grasses. Experienced LCOs and turf experts talk through common misconceptions and pitfalls to avoid to ensure successful weed control and healthy lawns. READ MORE

Clover Taking Over? Known for its low-growing behavior and ability to thrive in moist soils, white clover is common in lawns across the country. This video shares helpful identification tips and simple ways to control this invasive weed now and into the spring. Watch the video. DowProvesIt.com Goes Mobile Access product information, labels, videos, weed identification and more. Our recently updated site lets you search on the go, putting weed control resources and product materials at your fingertips. Visit DowProvesIt.com.

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®Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow. State restrictions on the sale and use of LockUp apply. Consult the labels of products containing LockUp before purchase or use for full details. Always read and follow label directions. ©2017 Dow AgroSciences LLC This issue of Weed Watch was produced by North Coast Media's content marketing staff in collaboration with Dow AgroSciences. The series features key weeds, along with identification tips, control tips and product recommendations. Common purslane photo: Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org