If you are battling a Florida lawn, you know that Dollar Weed is the final boss. After our first TruGreen application, we had a massive rainstorm that seemingly washed away the effectiveness of the weed killer. The weeds were still standing strong, so we took advantage of the TruGreen service guarantee and called them back out.
The results? A total turnaround in just five days. Here is the follow-up on how we finally got the weeds under control.
The Investigation: The “Golf Course” Invasion
Our yard has a specific geographic disadvantage: we are right on the edge of a golf course.
- Over-Watering: The golf course irrigation system is aggressive. They water constantly, and that runoff flows right into our property line. Dollar Weed thrives in overly moist, wet soil, making our yard a perfect breeding ground.
- The “Intruders”: Because the golf course doesn’t treat their roughs with the same intensity as the greens, flowering weeds and Nut Sedge are constantly trying to “migrate” across the property line into our turf.
The Project: The 5-Day Kill
Brent from TruGreen came out for a retreat. This is part of the service package—if the weeds aren’t dying, they come back until they are.
- Targeted Retreating: Brent hit the property line and the shaded areas in the backyard where the Dollar Weeds were most concentrated.
- The “Yellowing” Phase: Brent predicted we would see yellowing within 4 to 5 days. He was spot on. By the fifth day, the broadleaf weeds were shriveling, and the Nut Sedge—which is notoriously difficult to kill—was finally starting to fail.
- The Aftercare Instructions: Brent gave us two critical rules to follow after a retreat:
- Do Not Mow: Wait at least 4 to 5 days before cutting the grass. The weed killer needs time to be absorbed by the leaves and travel down to the root system. If you mow too soon, you’re just cutting off the treated part of the plant.
- Watering: Wait until your next scheduled watering day. You want the chemicals to dry on the leaf first before they get rinsed into the soil.
The Logistics: Why Service Calls Matter
This experience highlighted the value of a professional service over a DIY “one-and-done” bag of weed and feed.
- The Guarantee: In Florida, weather is unpredictable. If you put down your own treatment and it rains an hour later, you’re out of luck and out of money. Having a service that includes unlimited calls for retreatments is the only way to stay ahead of the HOA.
- Thorough Coverage: Even in the shaded, hard-to-reach areas under the trees, Brent was able to get professional-grade coverage that hit the weeds I usually miss with a hand-spreader.
The Bottom Line
The yard is finally looking like it belongs on a golf course rather than being a weed-filled extension of one. If you’re struggling with Nut Sedge or Dollar Weed, don’t just wait for it to get better—it won’t.
Watch the before and after transformation here: TruGreen Kills Weeds in 5 Days
While I’m out here monitoring the grass, Danielle is keeping the house running. If you want to see what she’s cooking up to celebrate our weed-free yard, head over to www.dininginwithdanielle.com.
Y’all please take care.
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