Lawn weed

Black medic is really growing well in my field and others in Riley County this year. The clover like leaves and yellow flowers are characteristics. My higher managed lawn is thick and few weeds are able to grow there. Proper fertilizing, mowing and watering is the best way to manage weeds. Black medic's prostrate growth habit can crowd out the desirable plants. Cultivation is one method of management. Herbicides containing MCPP, Dicamba and Triclopyr are labeled for black medic. Read and follow label directions. It is tomato season and products containing 2,4-D can damage sensitive crops. Use caution when applying all herbicides.