I'm feeling totally overwhelmed with my lawn situation! We have about three-quarters of an acre, and a couple of years ago, our mower was spraying grass clippings everywhere instead of bagging them. Now, I've got a jungle of weeds taking over! Seriously, I spend hours trying to pull them out by hand, but it feels like a losing battle. Just as I manage to clear one spot, another crop of weeds appears. I've tried weed and feed as well as Roundup, but instead of helping, they seem to make the weeds even stronger. I really need some advice on how to get rid of these mature weeds without damaging my grass. Spot treating isn't an option for me, so I'm looking for any effective solutions!
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I feel your pain! It sounds like that mower really kicked off a mess. Instead of using weed and feed, which can sometimes backfire, you might want to grab a sprayer and a targeted weed killer. Just make sure to pick one that's safe for your type of grass and follow the instructions carefully. If you have a cool-season lawn, wait a few weeks after spraying, then overseed and add some starter fertilizer to help your grass bounce back! Good luck, you've got this!
Honestly, your best bet might just be to ditch the weed and feed altogether. Look for a concentrated weed killer that fits your specific grass type and region—not all products work on every lawn! Once you've sprayed, give it some time for the herbicide to work, then overseed to help your lawn fill back in. Fighting those weeds can be tough, but a good plan can make all the difference!