Preemergence Herbicides

Preemergence herbicides commonly available to homeowners for use in ornamental plantings and home vegetable gardens.

Herbicide Uses and Comments

Oryzalin (Surflan) Preemergence control of annual grasses and certain small seeded broadleaf weeds in landscape beds, flowers beds, and lawns.

Trifluralin (Treflan or Preen) Preemergence control of annual grasses and certain small seeded broadleaf weeds in vegetable gardens, landscape beds, and flowers beds.

Consumer Horticulture | Quick Reference
Prepared by: Joe Neal, Extension Sepcialist and Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist
Shoprights NC State University

Herbicide	Uses and Comments
Oryzalin (Surflan)	Preemergence control of annual grasses and certain small seeded broadleaf weeds in landscape beds, flowers beds, and lawns.
Trifluralin (Treflan or Preen)	Preemergence control of annual grasses and certain small seeded broadleaf weeds in vegetable gardens, landscape beds, and flowers beds.