Re: Preen

I've been reading with interest the discussion on Preen.  I, too, have
lots of footage to care for (and a full time job, too).  In
my case, I just moved into a new house this fall.  Before winter set
in, we laid out planting beds, lawn areas, veggie garden, etc.  In the
planting (i.e. non-lawn) areas, there is absolutely nothing at this
point except weeds and dirt -- and there is a lot of planting area.
The veggie area is relatively weed free (luckily) but the 
"herb" garden is full of weeds as are the other planting areas.  I'm 
considering using Preen on the non-food planting areas and using
plastic/weeding on the veggie and herb areas.  If I apply Preen soon, 
will it still impact the perennial seedlings I'm planning to put out after 
the last frost date around here has passed (May 15th)?  I don't think
I'll be sowing seeds directly outside but I might -- but that would
also not be until early/mid May.

This is my first try at growing perennials from seed.  More questions
to come I'm sure!


Thanks,
Brenda Spaur
Denver, CO 
Zone 5


At 05:13 PM 3/12/98 -0500, Hal wrote:
>I guess the reason I expressed some concern, and that I still have several
year old Preen to discuss is that I am leery of creating a problem with
chemical buildup.  I am hoping that someone will respond to what is in
there, and how/if it breaks down reasonably.  My understanding is that there
is a gradual buildup that eventually will bother mature plants.
>
>On the other hand, I have a lot of footage to care for, more to be
developed (who is sane enough to start in the front yard?), and a busy full
time job to interfere.  So I am more actively considering using the Preen
now for 1-2 years.  When I am past the heavy development stage and crusing,
I don't think I would be tempted.

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