Weed Control
How to Kill Dandelions Without Killing Grass
Selective herbicides, hand-pulling tricks and timing that removes dandelions for good — while your lawn stays green.
Selective Broadleaf Herbicide
Ortho WeedClear Lawn Weed Killer Review
★★★★☆ 4.4/5 editor rating
Classic 3-way broadleaf formula. Rainproof in one hour, visible wilting within days, safe on established turf at labeled rates.
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Our Verdict
The workhorse for dandelions, clover and henbit. Nothing exotic — just the proven 3-way mix at a fair price. Respect the temperature window (60–85°F) and it delivers every time.
✅ Pros
- Kills 250+ broadleaf weeds to the root
- Rainproof in 1 hour
- Safe on both northern and most southern established turf
- Concentrate is very economical per treatment
⚠️ Cons
- Turf injury risk above 85–90°F
- Won't touch grassy weeds or sedges
- St. Augustine and Floratam require the Southern formulation
| Product type | Selective Broadleaf Herbicide |
| Active ingredient | 2,4-D + Dicamba + MCPP (3-way mix) |
| Price range | $15–$30 |
| Coverage | 16,000 sq ft per 32 oz concentrate |
| Best for | Whole-lawn broadleaf weed cleanups |
Where This Product Matters
Matched against each state's actual disease, weed and pest pressure.
Florida
Florida hub →Dollarweed (pennywort)Florida pusley
Application window: March–May and October–November; avoid applications above 85°F
Texas
Texas hub →HenbitSpurge
Application window: April–early June and September–October; avoid herbicides above 90°F
North Carolina
North Carolina hub →HenbitWhite clover
Application window: April–May and September–October; avoid spraying heat-stressed fescue in July–August
Ohio
Ohio hub →DandelionWhite clover
Application window: May–June and September; fall applications hit dandelion taproots hardest
California
California hub →Spotted spurge
Application window: March–May while weeds are young; avoid spraying drought-stressed turf in summer
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania hub →DandelionWhite clover
Application window: May and September — fall is the knockout window for perennial broadleaf weeds
Illinois
Illinois hub →Dandelion
Application window: May–June and September; fall beats creeping charlie best
Tennessee
Tennessee hub →Henbit
Application window: April–May and September–October; skip sprays on drought-stressed summer fescue
Arizona
Arizona hub →Spotted spurge (the Phoenix #1)
Application window: March–May and during monsoon flushes; Celsius-type products handle 100°F+ windows
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