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Weed-B-Gone Drift on Weeping Birch: Herbicide Damage First Aid

Applied Weed-B-Gone to lawn 6 days ago, careful not to spray elsewhere. Yesterday birch leaves yellowing. Can tree be saved?

Immediate Action: Dilute Herbicide

Water heavily: 1 inch every other day for 2 weeks (pan/sprinkler). Weed-B-Gone contains tree-damaging herbicides. Soil flushing is only remedy — should work if caught early.

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