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Spring Weeds in Michigan: Spot-Spray Beats Weed & Feed

Michigan, 5,000 sq ft. Part weed-free, part dandelion/strawberry/carrot jungle. Mosquitoes prevent hand-weeding. Chemical-free preferred. Ace Weed & Feed bought, hesitant. Grass seeding.

Spot-Spray > Weed & Feed

Target weeds only → less chemical.
Weed & Feed blankets whole lawn → waste + risk.
Grass seeding: most herbicides don't affect established grass seed heads.

Or: Accept Weeds

Pulling loses. They're not hurting anyone. Mow high, live with diversity.

Balance: Spot-spray patches as they appear.

Minimal chemical, maximal sanity.

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