Will Ortho Weed-B-Gon Pro (for broadleaf weeds) harm my garden or flower beds?

Question

Our lawn was serviced by Scott's and the weed killer was added to our flower beds and part of the vegetable garden, which I'm planning on seeding within a few weeks. Everything I've read says that most of the weed killers (except the non-selective ones like Roundup) are safe, but I can't find any info on this particular product. The service company says it'll be fine, but I wanted a few other opinions.

Answer 1

BEWARE...vegetables and flowers are mostly broad-leafed plants, and the product you mention is NOT going to know weeds from your garden plants. If it was applied to open soil it does absolutely nothing, as it must be applied to actively growing weeds.

Now if it was a PRE-Emergent control...that stops seed from sprouting if applied before they grow, it should have been applied after planting what you wanted, and I feel it should never be around food crops even if labeled as safe. There really is no good science to guarantee it is not going to hurt you later.

If it was a "weed killer" either remove the top inch of soil to get it out, or add lots of organic amendments to soil and till it all very deep and mix it well. Unless it was over-applied (too much put on soil) that should safeguard your new plantings.

Finally, tell the company that did this, that they should consult with you BEFORE doing any applications, and if you don't trust their knowledge, find out at a local nursery or here before approving it...better yet, get a company you can trust to know better.

Answer 2

Ortho Weed B Gon Pro

Answer 3

Ortho will work provided you use the correct dilution ratios for specific plants and gardens to eliminate broadleaf weeds.

Answer 4

I belive it will I'd add 1-2 inches of soil before it plant.

Answer 5

yes, it will. but it needs to be applied to the plant. Chances are good that if Scott's applied it, they were careful not to get it on your garden plants.



Be careful, though if you compost your grass clippings.