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Can I apply too much pre-emergent herbicide?

Last Updated: September 19, 2007

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Some pre-emergent herbicides have a root-stunting effect on established turf and can thus be detrimental to the health of your lawn if applied at too high of a rate or applied too many times during a season. It is best to time applications when they will be most effective, and to further prevent weeds, such as crabgrass, by maintaining a dense, healthy stand of turf.

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