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Corn Gluten Meal: Not a Crabgrass Solution for Overseeding

Wants non-toxic crabgrass control with corn gluten meal, but needs to overseed entire lawn. The expert says corn gluten has only pre-emergent activity; doesn't control established crabgrass. In St. Augustine, crabgrass control is difficult; effective chemical severely restricted.

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