Weeds and Turf Establishment Update

A licensed contractor will begin applying herbicide to resolve issues with crab grass and other weeds in the City right of way in front of your home beginning in a portion of the project area as early as Wednesday, July 27 and concluding by mid-August for the remainder of the project area north of Grove Street. The contractor will place a notification flag or placard in your lawn soon after the herbicide application. Please remain off the treated area for 48 hours and do not water the treated area for 48 hours.

Following the herbicide application:

• Seeding cannot occur for two to four weeks because the herbicide will prevent germination.
• Seeding will occur after mid-August but before mid-September when the seed has a higher probability of germinating due to cooler temperatures.
• City staff will continue to review the project area after the herbicide application and implement a turf establishment plan, including additional seeding, hydromulching and watering.

If your property has areas where weeds aren’t as prevalent, the contractor will be watering to try to achieve good growth. We encourage you to assist the contractor by helping keep the grass moist. Please visit https://www.bettertogetheredina.org/melodybirchcrest for periodic updates on the subject.

We’re sorry for the poor conditions and understand the turf restoration process has been lengthy and frustrating. The City will continue working with the contractor to ensure the City’s specifications are met, including proper turf growth without significant weeds.