How Do I Get Rid Of Grass In The Garden?…
Scheryl Asked
How do I get rid of grass in the garden? I’ve tried everything but it just keeps spreading. I think it’s whip grass.
The Gardener’s Answer
Hello, Scheryl: The best way to get rid of grass in the garden is to dig it out. I realize this may sound like a daunting task, but in the long run it will be the most effective. Killing an entire lawn is sometimes easier than getting rid of grass in a garden bed. It is a good idea to have the grass identified so you know if it is an annual or perennial. If it is an annual grass, removing it before it goes to seed will dramatically reduce the problem next year. Applying a pre-emergent herbicide such as Preen may also be helpful with an annual weed. If it is a perennial grass, it will be more of a process. Spot spraying with a product such as Round-Up is an option but not the best one in my opinion. It will still require you to dig up the grass and you can potentially damage the flowers that you would like to keep in the process. You can take a sample to your County Cooperative Extension Service so they can positively identify the culprit. After the grass is removed, a thin 2” layer of mulch will help prevent future problems.
