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Turf out weeds with Polax Controls difficult weeds including Slender speedwell in lawns and turf Polax combines three powerful active ingredients fluroxypyr, florasulam and clopyralid, offering a broad spectrum of activity. Polax offers outstanding control not only on the everyday species but this combination of ingredients is especially powerful on tricky weeds such as slender […]

Selective control of Germander speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys) in lawns is very difficult. The active ingredients that are likely to give best control are clopyralid and fluroxypyr with some effect from florasulam, mecaprop and MCPA. Progreen have a range of selective weedkillers that contain these active ingredients such as Praxys (covering 12.5ac) and Holster (covering 2.5ac), that will enable you to control […]

Barrier H and Finalsan Plus now available Barrier H provides all year round control of Ragwort: Barrier H is an innovation in Ragwort control, destroying this deadly weed in record time, right through to the root. Barrier H can be applied at all stages of growth. Unlike any other spray, Barrier H can be sprayed […]

Progreen have added the Scotts Landscaper Pro range of fertilisers to their range of granular fertilisers for lawns and turf. Choose from an all round fertiliser, prepare your grass for winter with Pre-Winter, or select one of the fertilisers with added weed or moss control. The fertilisers are available in 15kg and last up to […]

Progreen have added Scotts Hammer to their range of Total Weedkillers. Hammer contains 240g/l Glyphosate and 0.67g/l Pyraflufen-ethyl as a Suspo-emulsion, Pyraflufen-ethyl acts rapidly causing the visible signs of destruction of the aerial part of the plant within 24 hours by inhibiting the enzymes that drive photosynthesis while the systemic action of Glyphosate, completes the […]

Environmental Information Sheet for Kurtail A soluble concentrate formulation containing 150g/L (13.52%w/w) glufosinate-ammonia, a total herbicide/desiccant used in agriculture and horticulture for the control of grass and broadleaved weeds and desiccation pre-Kurtail in a wide range of crops and non-crop situations. Maximum individual application rate: 5.0L product/ha dependent on crop (see label for details) Maximum […]

Progreen have added a range of Walkover Sprayers to their Pedestrian Sprayers listings. The range includes: Gardener Walkover Sprayer 10L – suitable for smaller gardens Yardmaster Walkover Sprayer 20L – a single nozzle sprayer, suitable for small gardens, pathways & driveways Rambler Walkover Sprayer 25L – suitable for paddocks, allotments & uneven or overgrown areas […]

Warnings stated on Grazon 90 Product Label detailing the use of animal manure derived from animals grazing on Grazon 90 treated land Grazon 90 residues in plant tissues which have not completely decayed may affect succeeding susceptible crops eg peas, beans and other legumes, carrots and Umbelliferae, potatoes and tomatoes, lettuce and other Compositae. Do […]

Warnings stated on Pastor Product Label detailing the use of animal manure derived from animals grazing on Pastor treated land Pastor residues in plant tissues (including manure) which have not completely decayed may affect succeeding susceptible crops e.g. peas, beans and other legumes, carrots and umbelliferae, potatoes and tomatoes, lettuce and other compositae. Do not […]

Progreen have added ProShield and Holster to their range ProShield is a pre and post emergent herbicide for a wide range of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds and grasses on soft and gravel surfaces in amenity situations. It’s an alternative to Pistol, and one 5 litre container treats up to 2.5 acres. Holster is a specially developed […]

Progreen are pleased to announce they have added the Nomix Total Droplet Control (TDC) Compact Applicator to their range, plus a range of products to be used with the applicator. There is more pressure than ever to maximise efficiency and get the most out of your budget. Nomix Total Droplet Control Compact Applicator is more […]

Selective control of Himalayan Balsam (without harming grass) Background Himalayan Balsam, (Impatiens glandulifera), is native to the Western Himalayas and since its introduction in 1839 it has spread throughout the British Isles. It is the tallest annual plant found in the British Isles, growing to more than 2-3 m in height. Each plant can produce […]