April 12, 2008
How do I get rid of grass that is growing in my rug juniper bed?
The grass is intertwined with the juniper, and is nearly impossible to pull out?
Mml s...
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The most effective way is plain old hand weeding. Time consuming, but hard to beat. After weeding, if you haven't already, it's smart to spread 1 to 3 inches of wood bark or other mulch to prevent weeds from coming back.
If you choose to use a chemical, consider one of the weed killers made specifically to kill grasses in beds and borders. Used properly, it will not hurt the flowers, shrubs, or groundcovers. Brand names include Grass-Be-Gone. Over the Top, Poast, Vantage, and Fusilade. Follow package directions exactly. It takes 1 to 3 weeks to kill grass completely. It wil turn it yellow and die. You may then want to then pull out the dead grass for appearance's sake.Join this conversation.
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