How to Kill Your Lawn

A goal for many homeowners is to establish and maintain a lush, green and healthy lawn. Accomplishing this goal typically involves seeding, fertilizing, watering and other activities to promote good growth. However, in some cases a lawn can be overrun with weeds or have areas with grass that is unhealthy. Starting over with a complete lawn renovation includes killing the existing lawn so there is a clean slate for preparing the soil and establishing a new and healthy lawn.

Glyphosate herbicide
Lawn and garden spray tank
Measuring cup
Water
Gloves
Safety glasses
Closed-toe shoes

Instructions

- 1
  Position a lawn and garden spray tank on level ground or on a sturdy work surface. Remove the screw on top by turning it to the left to loosen it and take it off.
- 2
  Measure glyphosate herbicide into a measuring cup based on the size of the spray tank being used. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations, and use as a rule of thumb 1 quart of glyphosate herbicide to every 3 gallons of water. Pour the glyphosate into the spray tank.
- 3
  Fill the spray tank with water from a garden hose so it is one-quarter full, and mix the herbicide with the water thoroughly by moving the tank in a circular motion. Fill the tank to the desired level with water and place the lid securely on the tank.
- 4
  Put on gloves, safety glasses and closed-toe shoes. Pressurize the tank by turning the handle slightly to the side to unlock and pull up. Push the pump handle down and pull up several times to pressurize the tank. Secure the handle by pushing down and turning it to the side to lock it in place.
- 5
  Begin in a corner or along an edge of the lawn. Adjust the spray nozzle for a wide fan-shaped spray, and walk slowly as the herbicide is applied. Apply the glyphosate evenly across the lawn and allow it to thoroughly dry before allowing children or pets to enter the area.
- 6
  Observe the lawn for three to five days, and then apply the glyphosate herbicide a second time to kill any areas that did not die out completely with the first application.

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