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Extended Control Weed Preventer 13.75-lbs. 2245-sq ft Pre-Emergent Herbicide

Ratings & Reviews for Preen Extended Control Weed Preventer 13.75-lbs. 2245-sq ft Pre-Emergent Herbicide

4.6
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 4.6 out of 5
573 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this product for exceptional weed prevention, with most reporting near-complete elimination of weeds in flower beds and mulched areas for weeks or months after application. Many highlight how easy it is to use—simply sprinkle and add water—and appreciate the included scoop and clear instructions. Reviewers consistently describe it as long-lasting and highly effective, with many noting years of continued satisfaction. A few report inconsistent results or question durability claims, though these are isolated cases. Overall, most customers consider it a trusted, reliable solution for weed control.

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573 Customer Reviews

Works well

Would Recommend

Worked well

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I used this last year and it worked.

It works

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"Preen Saves Time and Pain"

Would Recommend

I always depend upon Preen in helping to control the weeds in the landscaped and flower beds in my yard. At my age of 80 +, it saves me from future back breaking work!

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easy to use

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easy to use

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Weeds be gone

Would Recommend

Will save a lot of backaches from manually pulling weeds

March 27, 2026
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Not Environmentally friendly product - avoid it!

Would Not Recommend

After reading the label, I would never use this stuff. It would kill much of what I have planted and harm pollinators. I don't understand why it is even on the market. I returned it.

March 26, 2026
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Response from Preen Customer Support

Preen Extended Control Weed Preventer does not kill anything but rather creates a barrier to prevent the label-listed weed seeds from germinating. It...

Preen Customer SupportMarch 30, 2026

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Start it early in spring

Would Recommend

I have been using this for years and it really works. I apply every 4 to 6 weeks to be there are no weeds

March 25, 2026
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This product really works. Makes weeding easier.

Would Recommend

I like being able to order online and have it shipped to me. That is a real advantage..

March 23, 2026
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Apply Preen early for weed relief later on!

Would Recommend

As promised. Works well.

March 21, 2026
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None

Would Recommend

I just put this down. Not sure if is too early but seems to be working

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Easy to use

Would Recommend

Works as described

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