Garlon Vs Roundup Weed Killer
You are probably wondering which is better. Roundup or Garlon 4? It’s a tough call, but we’ll try to break it down for you as best we can! Roundup has been the go-to weed killer for homeowners and businesses alike for the longest time.
However, there has been increased interest in Garlon4 Ultra Herbicide (also known as glyphosate). This product is touted by many as being more effective than its predecessor. So let’s take a closer look at both of these products to see which will work best for you!
Garlon Vs Roundup Table
In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of each product. Both are pre-emergent weed killers that will kill weeds before they even grow.
Garlon | Roundup |
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Active Ingredients Triclopyr | Active Ingredients Glyphosate |
Can Controls 80 Different Plants | You Get Visible Results In 3 Hours |
Selective Weed Killer But Safe For Grass | Kills Weeds To The Root So They Wont Come Back |
1 Liter Can Coverage - 2,500 - 5,000 (M2) | Mixing Ratio 2 1/2 Oz Per 1 Gallon Of Water |
Excellent Results On Perennial, Herbaceous Weeds And Woody Weeds | It Works By Targeting An Enzyme That Is Essential To Plant Growth |
Safe For Pets And Children After It Dried | People & Pets Safe After Spray Has Dried |
You Can Use Roadsides, Railroads, Pipelines, Industrial Sites, Forests, Grazing Areas And Other Areas | The Formula Is Ideal For Use In And Around Vegetable Gardens, Flower Beds, Tree Rings, As Well As On Cracks In Driveways |
Use In A Knapsack Or Tractor Mounted Boom Sprayer | Economical To Treat Large Areas (Rainproof in 30 minutes) |
It Controls Nettles, Hogweed, Bramble, Gorse, Japanese Knotweed And More | Kill Any Type of Toughest Weeds And Grasses Down To The Root |
Why Compare?
The short answer is that both products are effective. They will both kill weeds before they have a chance to grow. However, you should be aware of some key differences between the two products.
Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum herbicide, which means it will kill any plant with which it comes in contact. This includes both weeds and desirable plants. Triclopyr is a selective herbicide, which means that it will only kill certain plants. This makes it ideal for use around desirable plants that you don’t want to kill.
Active Ingredient
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, and it works by interfering with a plant’s ability to produce amino acids. This ultimately kills the plant. Triclopyr is the active ingredient in Garlon, and it works by causing cell death in plants.
What it Kills?
Garlon 4 Ultra Herbicide uses the active ingredient triclopyr to control 80 different plants! This makes Garlon 4 Ultra one of the most versatile herbicides on the market. This herbicide can kill Cherry, loblolly pine, mesquite, red oak, sweetgum, alder, ash, birch, blackberry, ceanothus, chinquapin, clover, dandelion, dogwood, elm kudzu, maple oak, poison ivy ragweed wild violet and other brush and broadleaf weeds.
Roundup, however, is designed to kill weeds with which Roundup’s glyphosate active ingredient comes into contact. This includes crabgrass, dandelions, and other broadleaf weeds. Roundup will also kill grasses, including Bermuda, St. Augustine, centipede, zoysia grasses, and many more.
For Use In
Triclopyr is the active ingredient in Garlon, and it can be used in pastures, rangelands, rights-of-way, and other non-crop areas to control brush and broadleaf weeds. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Roundup, and it can be used in agricultural areas, commercial & residential lawns, and gardens to kill weeds.
Garlon may be the better choice if you need to kill brush and broadleaf weeds in pasture, rangeland, or right-of-way areas. Roundup may be the better choice if you need to kill weeds in agricultural areas, commercial & residential lawns, or gardens.
How to Use?
Garlon should be applied with a hand-held or backpack sprayer. Roundup can be applied with a hand-held, backpack or pump sprayer. When using either product, be sure to read and follow the label directions.
For Garlon, you will want to spray the product on the lower 12 to 15 inches of bark around the stem. Make sure to apply it until the bark is wet. Do not apply when the bark is wet from rain or heavy dew. If the product turns white when applied, that is an indicator that the bark is too wet.
When using Roundup, you need to be careful. You must use a mixed solution to spray the weeds and grasses you want to kill. If you are spraying weeds near desirable plants, shield them from the Roundup with a piece of cardboard or plastic. If desirable plants are accidentally sprayed, rinse them off with water right away.
Our Observation
Both products are effective at killing weeds. However, there are some key differences that you should be aware of before choosing one over the other. Garlon is more selective in what it kills, and Roundup will kill any plant it comes into contact with. Garlon is also less likely to harm desirable plants if used as directed.
If you need to kill brush and broadleaf weeds, Garlon is the better choice. If you need to kill grasses or broadleaf weeds near desirable plants, Roundup is the better choice. Be sure to read and follow all label directions before using either product.
I hope this article helped you decide which product is right for you. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I would be more than happy to help.
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