got weeds?

Choose How Long You Want Your Weeds Gone

Weeds love to grow in areas where there is no competition for them. Driveways, patios, graveled and mulched areas are some of the most common places to find weeds. In order to kill weeds and grasses, there are two types of weed-killing products you can use.

Choose Your Option

The first option is to use a non-selective weed & grass killer that kills the weeds you spray down to the root.

The second option is to use a non-selective weed & grass killer that also contains an ingredient to prevent weeds from growing back. Because this option kills existing weeds AND prevents new ones, you won't have to treat for weeds as often as with typical weed & grass killers.

First Things First

In order to know the correct solution for your weed problem, you should first answer a simple question to avoid running into trouble. "Do I want any plant growth (trees shrubs or flowers) in the area where I have my weed problem?" If the answer is "no", move to solution #1 below. If the answer is "yes", move to solution #2 below.

Solution #1: In Areas Where No Vegetation Is Desired (gravel and dirt paths, rockscapes, patios, and driveways)

For long-term control in areas where no vegetation is desired, treat the area with Ortho® GroundClear® Ready-to-Use orOrtho® GroundClear® Concentrate. One application kills and prevents weeds for up to one year!

For best results, allow GroundClear® to soak into the ground and avoid runoff to nearby desirable plants. Here are some other tips to help ensure success:

• Do not apply GroundClear® over the root systems of desirable trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Do not apply to slopes.
• Apply only to areas where no vegetation growth is wanted for up to 1 year.

The 1.25 gallon Ready-to-Use version includes a convenient sprinkler cap, while the 1 gallon Concentrate version offers a great value for covering larger areas (up to 300 sq ft) and can be applied using a tank sprayer or a watering can.
Watch how to keep weeds from coming back.
Solution #2: In Areas Where Plant Growth Is Desired (near trees, shrubs, and flowers)

To control weeds in planted areas or mulch beds with trees, shrubs, or flowers nearby, treat these areas with Ortho® Season-Long MAX® Ready-to-Use or Concentrate. One application kills and prevents weeds for up to 4 months!

When treating around desirable plants, shield the plants from drift with a sheet of cardboard or plastic. It will not harm desirable plants as long as the desirable plants are not contacted directly by the spray or drift. If desirable plants are accidentally sprayed, rinse off immediately with water. When replanting in areas where Season-Long MAX® has been applied, be sure to follow these tips to help ensure success:

• Wait 4 weeks before planting trees and shrubs. Wait 8 weeks before planting annuals & perennials. • Use garden gloves, dig the planting hole, and set aside the removed soil. Backfill the planted hole with garden soil (such as Miracle-Gro® garden soil) and spread the removed soil in an area where no vegetation is desired.
Related Products

» Ortho® GroundClear® Vegetation Killer Ready-to-Use
» Ortho® Season-Long MAX Ready-to-Use

remke buys bigg's

If you haven't heard and are a fan of Bigg's, the supermarket chain will be closing shop in Cincinnati. Remke Markets will buy some of the stores including the Mason-Montgomery Road location but will likely reduce its size significantly.

Risotto Balls

Now I know it's St. Patty's day, but this is a good Italian recipe from Carol Tabone of Jungle Jim's. I just linked it from our blog because I am lazy and didn't feel like re-typing it. It's a great snack....not low fat, but it's Spring, you can walk it off, right?

Oslercook Blog Risotto Balls

Police Say Man Tried To Lure Deerfield Township Girls With Candy

Police Say Man Tried To Lure Deerfield Township Girls With Candy

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This was reported near Kings Island. Don't assume a gold van is the Ellis family! Keep an eye on our kids, get a plate number and description.

Bus Stop Warning from The Ellis Family

Thursday morning I happened to be sitting with my 4th grader at the bus stop. As the bus pulled up to the stop the kids starting running to see who would be first in line. A young boy was running and lost his footing at the curb. He almost fell and would have landed in the street under the bus as it was moving. If this child was pushed, touched or lost his footing to the point of falling there would have been a terrible accident. PLEASE remind your kids to stay away from the curb until the bus comes to a complete stop. And DON'T RUN.....Thanks, Mike Ellis

Half Price Cincy

Hope this link works but this website gets you half price on local restaurants and services. Sometimes on Tuesday mornings at 9am they have 70-80% off! We used it for Brazenhead coupons. For $25 we got 2 $25 gift certificates! Cafe Bella is also on the list. We also like Cafe Mediterranean at Beechmont Mall. (Read the fine print on some) Like Brazenhead can't be used on St. Patty's Day, etc. We are pleased with this find. Here is the link. William isn't here so just copy and paste. I don't care to learn how to do this....lol.
http://www.cincysavers.com/halfpricecincy/

New Lettering for Subdivision

I just wanted to say the lettering as we enter our subdivision is AWESOME! Great job!