TURF RENOVATION WITH ROUNDUP PRO庐 AND ROUNDUP PRODRY鈩? HERBICIDE MAKES IT EASY TO RESTORE BEAUTY.
1. Old lawn 2. After Roundup Pro
or Roundup ProDry
4 .T h ree weeks
3. One week
after reseeding*
after reseeding
The reasons are many: excessive thatch build- Many of the following major turf problems
up, an outdated turf variety, weed infestation, should signal to you that you may need
disease, insect damage, neglect and abuse. renovation.
Regardless of the reason, turf renovation doesn鈥檛 鈥? Excessive thatch build-up is a commonly
need to be difficult, costly or time-consuming. By overlooked reason for turf renovation. While a
using Roundup Pro庐 or Roundup ProDry鈩? thin layer of thatch is actually helpful for turf,
herbicide, you鈥檒l eliminate many of the hassles a thick layer may act as a barrier to water
associated with renovating problem turf. Plus, by penetration, fertilizer and amendment, plus it鈥檚
using Roundup Pro or Roundup ProDry in your a habitat for insects and disease.
renovation, you鈥檒l enjoy many important benefits
鈥? Changing preferences, or varietal mix, may
and advantages of the formulation.
lead to overmaintenance which, over a period
of years, can be very expensive and time-
How Do You Know When It鈥檚 Time
consuming. To maintain an attractive lawn, it鈥檚
To Renovate?
important to choose the right varietal mix for
Ask yourself: Has the turf deteriorated beyond
your climate and growing conditions.
the point where normal maintenance procedures
won鈥檛 improve its look and health? If so, it鈥檚 time
to renovate.
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TURF RENOVATION STEPS AT A GLANCE.
This chart will help you determine the type of renovation you need based on the condition of your turf.
It also lists, in general terms, the steps to be followed.
A Turf Repair鈥擱ecommended for thin bare spots without weeds.
B Spot Renovation鈥擱ecommended for small areas of turf with weeds or disease damage.
C Total Renovation鈥擱ecommended for entire lawns with heavy thatch growth or other severe
problems.
Steps
Definitions A B C
(In order of progression)
Fertilize Stimulates plant growth to aid translocation.
Skip one or Allows vegetation to reach proper growth stage, building sufficient
two mowings leaf area to hold herbicide.
Pre-irrigate Helps plants reach proper growth stage, and maintain actively
growing turf.
Continue disease Prevents insects from interfering with herbicide translocation.
and insect control
Apply Roundup Pro Controls vegetation.
or Roundup ProDry
De-thatch Only for areas where there is heavy thatch build-up.
Rake Removes debris brought to surface during de-thatching.
Aerate/verticut May be necessary in some terrain and climates to maximize
seed/soil contact.
Terrain repair Creates a good seedbed by tilling, grading, making soil
amendments and repairing irrigation system.
Irrigate Germinates weed seeds brought to the surface during terrain repair.
Apply Roundup Pro Control weed seedlings that germinated as a result of above
or Roundup ProDry two steps.
Seed/plug or sod Re-establishes desirable turf.
New turf Assures proper turf establishment, customer satisfaction and
management REPEAT BUSINESS.
To Learn More 鈥?
For more information about the many benefits
of Roundup Pro and Roundup ProDry, call
toll-free: 1-800-ROUNDUP.
*Based on actual renovation. Your results may vary based on a number of factors.
Always read and follow label directions. Avoid contact of herbicide with foliage, green stems, exposed non-woody roots or fruit of crops, desirable plants and trees, because severe injury or
destruction may result. Roundup Pro庐 and Roundup ProDry鈩? are registered trademarks of Monsanto Company. [7825 js 03/00] 漏2000 Monsanto Company. 170-00-004
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