Lawn & Garden Product Selection Guide

Find the right Gordon’s^® products to fit your specific needs with our product selection guide for lawn and garden weed control and insect control.

*Rates are examples, please read label to find appropriate rate for your desired use.

Always read and follow label directions.

Gordon’s® has top lawn and garden products for weed and insect control. They include Trimec® Lawn Weed Killer, Trimec® Crabgrass Plus Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate, Trimec® Speed Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate, Bug-No-More® Lawn & Garden Insect Control, Garden Guard® Insecticide, and Grub-No-More® Granules.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans who do lawn and garden care dedicate 1.90 hours a day to this activity. We take great pride in our outdoor spaces, and it’s vital to choose lawn and garden products that not only make things look nice, but are effective yet safe, too.

Gordon’s® has several products available to ensure that you get the best results possible regarding weed and insect control.

 

Weed Control

 

First up is weed control, which requires different products depending on what you’re dealing with. These are our top products to consider.

 

Trimec® Lawn Weed Killer

 

This is a concentrated formula that kills over 230 tough broadleaf weeds, as listed, and you should use this product on lawns.

The spot treatment rates are as follows (per gallon of water):

• Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Fescues, Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Zoysiagrass: 1 fl. oz. per 250 sq. ft.
• Centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass: 1 fl. oz. per 500 sq. ft.

One (1) gallon covers 32,000 to 64,000 sq. ft. (northern vs. southern grasses).

 

Trimec® Crabgrass Plus Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate

 

This product controls emerged grassy weeds such as foxtail, crabgrass, and signalgrass, and over 200 common broadleaf weeds, as listed (Not approved for sale or use in New York state), and this can also be used on lawns.

The spot treatment rate (per gallon of water) is 2.5 fl. oz. per 400 sq. ft. for Bermudagrass, Buffalograss, Fescues, Kentucky Bluegrass, Ryegrass, and Zoysiagrass. One (1) quart covers up to 5,000 sq. ft.

 

Trimec® Speed Lawn Weed Killer Concentrate

 

This product kills over 250 broadleaf weeds fast on lawns, with visible results in as little as 8 hours.

The spot treatment rates (per gallon of water) are:

• Bentgrass, Buffalograss, Centipedegrass, Hybrid Bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass (except Floratam): 3.0 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.
• Bahiagrass, Common Bermudagrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescues, Perennial Ryegrass, Zoysiagrass: 6.0 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.

One (1) quart covers up to 10,600 sq. ft.

 

Insect Control

 

Insects can also have a detrimental effect on your lawn and garden. These are the ways you can control their populations on your property.

 

Bug-No-More® Lawn & Garden Insect Control

 

This product controls over 200 listed insects, including ants, roaches, and spiders. You can use it on lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs.

The spot treatment rates (per gallon of water) are:

• Lawns: 15 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.
• Ornamental Gardens: 15 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.
• Vegetable Gardens: 5 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft.

It can treat up to 8,000 sq. ft of vegetable gardens.

 

Garden Guard® Insecticide

 

This insecticide dust controls insects on vegetables, fruits, flowers, and ornamental plants. You can use it on vegetables, fruits, flowers, and ornamental plants.

It’s ready-to-use; you can apply it directly to plants, on both upper and lower leaf surfaces.

 

Grub-No-More® Granules

 

These are ready-to-use granules that control white grubs in lawns. It’s also a ready-to-use product, and one (1) bag covers up to 10,450 sq. ft.

 

Can You Put Weed Killer and Insect Killer Together?

 

In many cases, you can apply weed killer and insect killer at the same time in one space. However, whether they can be mixed together in the same sprayer depends on the specific products.

You should always read the labels carefully, as some herbicides and insecticides aren’t compatible. They may lose effectiveness or even damage your plants when combined.

If both of the labels allow tank mixing, then test a small amount first to check for:

• Clumping
• Separation
• Other reactions

Keep in mind that weed killers and insect killers often work best under different conditions. For example, some weed killers need several hours without rain, while certain insecticides may have different application timing recommendations.

If you’re ever in doubt, just apply the products separately according to their label directions. This helps ensure maximum effectiveness and reduces the risk of harming plants and beneficial insects.

Always wear the recommended protective equipment during application.

 

Choose the Right Lawn and Garden Products

 

It’s important to keep your outdoor space beautiful and healthy, and that can be difficult when weeds and insects take over. However, with our quality lawn and garden products, you’ll be able to keep both under control while ensuring that the environment is still safe. The result is a beautiful yard where you can have peace of mind!

If you’d like to buy our products in person, then use our store locator now. We at Gordon’s® offer a convenient buy online, pick up in stores option!