Fert. & Rain

[avelli2000]

It's raining right now and I have to work in it this evening. I was planning on putting down a granular fert w/ broadleaf weed control. Can I put the application down in the rain?

[GrassMaster]

Hello avelli2000:

Don't do it!

As far as I know the Fertilizer Granules will stick to the blades of Grass & it will Burn the Blades of Grass! A definate No No!

A lot of yellow & brown spots everywhere if you do it in the Rain!

[avelli2000]

The bag says to apply to a wet lawn so the weed control sticks. The salesman also told me to wet the lawns down before I apply if I want optimum results.

[GrassMaster]

Hello:

On any kind of Chemical Applications always follow the Instructions on the Label (Read the Label), that's one of the Questions on the Certification Test you take to be able to Apply Chemicals!

I have never used Granular Fertilizer that had broad leaf weed control mixed in with it. So I'm lost there, but I do know that back when I applied Granular Fertilizer, that it would burn the Blades of Grass if it was wet!

Are You Certified Applicator for the State you live in? Here's more Info about this & More Below:

http://www.lawnserviceforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2512

[Maddog]

I have used the time relased fertlizer with the weed control. I just follow the instructions on the fert. and have had real good results. The instructions on what I used said to apply to a wet lawn or one that still has the morning dew on it. By following the applications instructions I haven't had it burn a lawn and have had real good results.

[CCLS]

Do what the label says. Just like grassmaster, I have never used the granular broadleaf weed control. I use liquid broadleaf & fertilizer mix for optimal results. I would assume that the product would be fine if applied after a rain. Just make sure your client waters it within 48 hours after you apply the product.