Preen Extended Control Weed Preventer – 10 lb, Covers 1,630 sq ft

Keep weeds from taking root with Preen Extended Control Garden Weed Preventer. This specialized formula is designed to stop weed seeds from sprouting, providing a practical, season-long approach to garden care. With a single application, you can extend weed suppression for up to six months, helping your borders and beds stay tidy without constant pulling.

Who benefits from this product

Home gardeners with perennial borders, groundcovers, shrubs, and trees can use it around these plantings as listed on the label. The product is designed to be used around more than 600 perennials, groundcovers, shrubs and trees, making it a flexible option for mixed plantings. It is also offered as a refill option for the flip-top applicator, so you can keep the same tool handy season after season.

• One application blocks weeds up to six months, reducing seasonal weeding time.
• Safe for use around a wide range of perennials, groundcovers, shrubs and trees as listed on the label.
• Can be used as a refill for a flip-top applicator for continued convenience.
• Not intended for use on flower seeds, lawns, vegetable gardens, water gardens, or other edible plants.
• Not available for sale in New York.
• Ten pound bag covers up to 1,630 square feet, making it suitable for beds, borders, and small landscapes.

Usage and coverage

Apply as directed to establish a preventative barrier around your plantings. This approach can help keep the lines neat along paths and bed edges, reducing weed pressure over the season. After application, follow any watering or care guidelines on the label if required.

• Apply once per planting area for season long suppression.
• Best suited for beds, borders and landscape features within reach of a standard garden tool.
• Not a food producing plant treatment; avoid edible gardens and water features.
• Ideal for early season prep and for refreshing established plantings after pruning.

From a practical perspective, Preen can be part of a broader garden care routine. While results can vary with weather and soil, many gardeners appreciate a potential reduction in weeding chores and more time to enjoy outdoor spaces. The product is designed to support a tidy, well maintained landscape without promising overnight results.