Pre-Emergent – Application In A Warm Winter?
Q: Would you recommend putting a pre-emergent down early this year since we are having such a warm winter?
A: Summer weeds won’t germinate until soil temperatures get above 55 degrees for several days. In Atlanta, the soil temperature is now hovering between the mid- and high 40’s. That means that you won’t get any advantage by applying a weed preventer now. You can check local soil conditions at www.georgiaweather.net or simply wait to apply when forsythia shrubs are in bloom.
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