Weed identification please?

[Eldemila]

OP, I used an Image product until it ran out and saw results it was working within hours. Had to use something else I had then, which didn't look like it was working for days. Called the company up and they said it could take up to 28 days for their product to show signs its working. It worked, but took a lot longer than the Image product, which I will use again.

As another person mentioned, a sponge brush works well, as I use one sometimes since I can't spray many areas of my yard due to edibles and plants.

[mph101]

Originally Posted by Rickcin

I googled the weed you mentioned, also called Black medic and the photos look exactly like what's growing on our front lawn. It also mentioned it's very common in compacted clay soils which is exactly what we have where this is growing.

Now I need to figure out how to get rid of it. Thanks so much for your response!!

Any product with glyphosate will kill it (round up). You can buy generic much cheaper, example home depot brand. Glyphosate will kill all the plant's its not species specific , so be careful when applying. However it will not kill future seeds from sprouting. So its a contact solution and new weeds will appear in the future.
Glyphosate applied at 1-1/2 to 3 oz per gal of water will take out most weeds within 3 to 7 days after application. Start with a lower dose, repeat if needed after 10 days.

If its a small patch boil a big pot of water and pour it on it. Dead plant the next day.

[Rickcin]

Originally Posted by Eldemila

Looks like ground lespedeza to me, but that's just my opinion. It grows like crazy in my yard and I doubt I will ever be rid of it totally, but I'm trying!

HGIC 2322 Lespedeza : Extension : Clemson University : South Carolina

You know, you could be correct!! This stuff has taken over my front yard but the Turflon Ester Weed Killer is killing it. After a few days it is turning yellow and I am raking up the dead stuff with a thatching rake that I just purchase. Let's see if I can be rid of this nasty invasive clover type weed.

[Rickcin]

Originally Posted by mph101

Any product with glyphosate will kill it (round up). You can buy generic much cheaper, example home depot brand. Glyphosate will kill all the plant's its not species specific , so be careful when applying. However it will not kill future seeds from sprouting. So its a contact solution and new weeds will appear in the future.
Glyphosate applied at 1-1/2 to 3 oz per gal of water will take out most weeds within 3 to 7 days after application. Start with a lower dose, repeat if needed after 10 days.

If its a small patch boil a big pot of water and pour it on it. Dead plant the next day.

The Turflon Ester might be expensive however ite Extremely potent, 1/8 of an ounce per gallon, that's a lot of killing power for a little!

As others have said, certain products kill certain weeds better than others so basically I will just have several different weed killers in my arsenal!