Yates Bindii & Clover Weeder Concentrate
Controls bindii, clover and other broadleaf weeds such as dandelions in many types of lawns.
What exactly is a weed? Definitions abound, but a weed is generally considered to be a plant that’s growing where it isn’t wanted. And, as winter comes to an end, it often seems that the weeds are about to take over the entire garden.
Bindii, which usually causes problems in lawns, is one of the most common weeds you’ll find at this time of year. Bindii is a soft, ferny-leafed plant that only reveals the nasty side of its nature when it develops its sharply-barbed seeds. These can make walking on the lawn in bare feet an utter misery.
You can remove bindii with what’s called a ‘selective’ weedkiller but, remember, if the bindii has already formed its spiky seeds, the weed is sure to re-appear next year. Make a note to begin control earlier next season.
Yates Bindii & Clover Weeder is a widely used selective herbicide. It cleverly removes the non-grass weeds (like bindii) from the lawn, without damaging the grass. However, it’s vitally important to know what type of grass you have and to choose a weedkiller that suits that variety (read the label). Yates Bindii & Clover Weeder, for example, isn’t suitable for buffalo lawns. For buffalo you’d need to look for Yates BuffaloPro Bindii & Broadleaf Weed Killer, which is based on chemicals that are safer to use on buffalo.
Other lawn weeds – such as cudweed, clover, dandelions, oxalis and capeweed – can also be removed with a selective weedkiller. Convenient, Hose-on Weed ‘n’ Feed combines a selective weedkiller with a lawn fertiliser – hence its descriptive name!
Weeds in garden beds can be removed using a glyphosate herbicide such as Zero. Zero is available as a concentrate that’s diluted in water before use, or in a ready-prepared trigger pack. Glyphosate is non-selective, which means it will kill any plant material it contacts. This, obviously, means it must be applied with great care.
A new form of Zero – Zero Rapid – works twice as fast as the original Zero, so is a good choice if quicker results are important.
One easy way to apply Zero is with the clever Australian invention, the Zero Weeding Brush. This is a hollow tube that’s fitted with a sturdy brush at the end. After the tube is filled with a Zero mixture, the herbicide flows down the tube and onto the bristles where it can be ‘brushed’ onto weeds from arm’s length. The flow of herbicide is controlled by a specially-designed valve. There’s no bending!
For longer-term weed control there are the once-a-year Yates Pathweeder Ready To Use. These leave a residual (up to 12 months) barrier that prevents weeds growing in paths, driveways, tennis courts and on paved patios. These types of weedkillers are only suitable for relatively flat areas where there’s no chance that the chemicals will run down to garden beds or lawns and leave long-lasting damage.
Controls bindii, clover and other broadleaf weeds such as dandelions in many types of lawns.
A ready to use, convenient hose-on weed killer that is suitable to use on buffalo lawn with no mixing and no fuss.
An effective and easy way to kill weeds and grasses in rockeries, garden beds, paths, driveways, along fencelines and lawn edges
Kills weeds in paths and driveways, and prevents new weed growth for 12 months!
Whether it’s preparing your lawn for the festive season and holidays or helping it recover from backyard games and parties, here are some summer lawn care tips to help create a beautiful lush green lawn.
Follow our guide on how to maintain your lawn sown by seed.
Lawns are made up of thousands of small, hungry plants. Lawns grow quickly while it’s warm, using up lots of energy. Mowing also depletes the lawn’s energy reserves.
With a little bit of work in spring, you can give your lawn a great head start for the growing season ahead.
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