The best time to control weeds in a new sward is in the first six weeks when grass has reached the three-leaf stage. Seedling docks can be easily eliminated at this stage as they will not have developed a tap root.

If clover was sown as part of the grass seed mix, be careful to use a clover-safe herbicide. Make sure your sprayer has passed the spray test and you have the appropriate sprayer operator course completed. It’s also important to accurately record all herbicide usage and adhere to storage regulations.

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