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Questions and Answers for Preen 16 lb. Garden Weed Preventer Drum

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Model #2463800X

Store SKU #573208

  • Stop weeds before they start for up to 3 months, guaranteed
  • Safe around 200+ established flowers, veggies, trees & shrubs
  • Prevents new weeds from sprouting, eliminating hand-weeding

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38Questions
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Q:Would would it harm my cactus rather than preventing weeds?
by|Dec 15, 2017
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A:  Preen Garden Weed Preventer cannot be applied around cactus as we have not done tests to make a safe recommendation. Thank-you!

by|May 5, 2023

    A:  I check ed & Preen recommends using "Preen Vegetable Garden Organic Weed Preventer" on Cactus it can be ordered from HD's online site, but don't know what type you have. Contact them to be sure if this is OK for what you have planted. www.preen.com or call customer service @ 1-800-233-1067 you can also email them.

    by|May 5, 2023

    A:  Short answer: NO Your cactus should be fine, anytime you use Preen around it :). Long answer follows: Preen is a highly focused product targeting and preventing the germination of seeds. Once it is gone from the soil [after about 3 months], you can seed that area. Better still, as it is not a broad spectrum as well as short lived agent, it has little untoward environmental effect. I wouldn't use it if it did. Just remember: areas that reseed [such as wild flowers] can be treated, but will not reseed themselves unless you use Preen after the new plants have begun to grow, then avoid using it in that area after that so that their seeds laid down at the end of the season will germinate the next. Preen is the only way to economically prevent weeds on pathways, rock gardens, or under giant maple trees where the seedling germinate like a carpet by the thousands, if conditions are favorable. Such over exuberance can be reduced by 99.5% with a properly-timed application of preen. While it comes with a hand spreader-scoop, you can spread Preen more evenly for best coverage and least over-sewing/wastage, using a hand cranked or battery powered rotary spreader ~ $15-20 at Home Depot and other Garden Stores. Disclaimer: I am a avid though not master gardener by hobby and not reimbursed in any way for the above statements. Happy growing!

    by|May 5, 2023
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    Q:Can preen be used with planting grass
    by|Sep 17, 2017
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    A:  No, this can not be used with planting grass.

    by|May 4, 2023

      A:  Absolutely NOT! Preen is designed to inhibit seed germination, also it's meant to be used in landscape or garden beds not lawns.

      by|May 4, 2023

      A:  No

      by|May 4, 2023

      A:  Preen Garden Weed Preventer cannot be used with planting grass seed; plus it cannot be applied on lawns. Thank-you!

      by|May 4, 2023
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        Q:will this work on puncturevine weeds?
        by|Aug 26, 2017
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        A:  Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, Preen Garden Weed Preventer will work to prevent new puncturevine weed seeds from germinating. Preen Garden Weed Preventer is labeled to only prevent the label listed weeds seeds from germinating.

        by|Oct 27, 2023

          A:  Yes, it will help since it contains trifulalin, but keep in mind it only helps prevent seed germination it doesn't kill what has already sprouted. The following chemicals will provide some control if applied in late winter to mid-spring. Oryzalin, benefin, trifulalin. I also recommend researching puncture weeds to be able to best control these problem weeds.

          by|May 4, 2023

          A:  Yes it should work okay those are pretty strong weeds.

          by|May 4, 2023

          A:  Preen does not kill existing weeds, but it stops them from growing. It is effective in controlling puncturevine.

          by|May 4, 2023
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            Q:is this safe for roses ?
            by|Jul 10, 2017
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            A:  It should be, because you are not putting it directly on the plant. It is safe for anything.

            by|May 4, 2023

            A:  Thank you for your inquiry! Roses are listed on the recommended list of of items which Preen Garden Weed Preventer can be used.

            by|May 4, 2023
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              Q:I will be digging out the weeds, roots, old dirt and rocks around the edges of my patio, down to ...
              by|Jun 28, 2017
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              A:  With the application you suggest Preen Garden Weed Preventer will help to prevent its listed weed seeds from germinating for up to 12 weeks. We do not recommend taking it all out at that time to reapply this product. Instead you could consider applying on top of the rocks/pebbles if the weed barrier is porous; be sure to water good after application and note that this product can stain rocks/pebbles. Thank-you!

              by|May 4, 2023

                A:  Probably not. I apply it once a year and mine is only over mulch and it does the trick pretty much for the whole season. There is sporadic breakthrough of weeds, but nothing like it was before I started using it.

                by|May 4, 2023

                A:  I'm impressed. Your effort should be sufficient. Its the weed barrier that will really do the job. after that if yo get some grass or weed spraying with roundabout should do the trick.

                by|May 4, 2023
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                Q:Can I use this product in my lawn? or what product can I use in my lawn to prevent annual bluegrass/
                by|May 18, 2017
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                A:  Preen Garden Weed Preventer can not be used on a lawn as turf injury could result. Please contact us at customerservice@lebsea.com for a recommended product. Thank-you!

                by|May 4, 2023

                  A:  This can be used with annual bluegrass.

                  by|May 4, 2023
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                    Q:is this preen organic
                    by|May 6, 2017
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                    A:  Preen Garden Weed Preventer is not organic. Thank-you!

                    by|May 4, 2023

                      A:  It is not organic.

                      by|May 4, 2023
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                      Q:Can I apply it to a rock yard up to 6 weeks in advance of seasonal summer rains without watering ...
                      by|May 5, 2017
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                      A:  Absolutely, I apply it every spring and never water it.

                      by|May 4, 2023

                      A:  Applying Preen Garden Weed Preventer as you proposed, the product would not be effective as watering is what activates this product, plus sunlight breaks it down, too. If unable to water immediately after application the product must be worked lightly into the top surface of the soil, which in a rock yard that would not be possible. Thank-you for your inquiry!

                      by|May 4, 2023