Do I need to wait after cutting for moss killer.
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Ray and Fiona Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:27 am Post subject: Do I need to wait after cutting for moss killer. |
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Hi Folks,
I bought a Weed & Moss Killer yesterday and it says to wait 3 days after cutting the lawn before applying it.
As I only cut the lawn yesterday do I really need to wait the 3 days?
It's not that I'm impatient but it's due to rain soon and I'd like to apply it today if possible.
Regards,
Ray.
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Michael196 Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


Joined: 24 Jul 2008 Posts: 194 Location: WEXFORD
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:33 pm Post subject: |
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dont apply if rain is imminent, and rain is imminent
you will get no benefit. if it gets washed off, Guess it needs to dry grass to work |
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Ray and Fiona Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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I'm showing my ignorance now but I thought it would need rain in order to soak the weed and moss killer down to the roots. It does say on the package that if it doesn't rain within 48 hours to hose the lawn.
When I cut the lawn yesterday I had raised the blades and really only took a little off the top.
Regards,
Ray. |
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Michael196 Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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I was reading westland lawn feed and weed and moss killer , whihc says not to aply if rain is imminent
Is that what u have ? |
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Ray and Fiona Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure but I will check when I get home.
Many thanks,
Ray. |
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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

Joined: 30 May 2006 Posts: 2173 Location: West of Ireland
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Ray and Fiona light rain at least is required to wash the weed/moss killer off the thin blades of grass and onto the moss/weeds below.
For the application of feed/weed/mosskiller here is is the rule I follow ....
Cut lawn---wait 3 days---apply feed/weed/mosskiller---wait 7 days minimum---cut lawn again.
For the application of feed/fertiliser on its own here is the rule I follow....
Cut lawn---wait 3 days---apply feed/weed/mosskiller---wait 3 days minimum---cut lawn again
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Ray and Fiona Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that James. |
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Ray and Fiona Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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I liked the link you gave me James - "Kate Moss Killer"  |
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James Kilkelly Rank: Site Admin

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Ray and Fiona Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:37 am Post subject: |
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I managed to get the moss killer down last night.
One question - If it doesn't rain when should I water the lawn?
Thanks,
Ray |
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:31 am Post subject: |
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With the dew falls we are getting these nights there should be no need to water in. But for the record most fertiliser pack recommend rain or watering within 3 days. _________________ 'Unemployment is capitalisms way of getting you to plant a garden'.
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