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AZ8theist

(6,463 posts) Fri Jul 20, 2018, 05:07 PM Jul 2018

SW bermuda grass infestation..

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In Arizona, Bermuda grass is quite common. It is actually a weed, but when manicured it can make a nice lawn.
However, it's infesting my garden. Anybody have any idea on how to get rid of the grass without killing the flowers in the garden?

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SW bermuda grass infestation.. (Original Post) AZ8theist Jul 2018 OP

You can thank Ag extension experts for Bermuda. TexasProgresive Jul 2018 #1

Plant natives Xipe Totec Jul 2018 #2

Unfortunately you have to dig, dig, dig, ad nauseum alfie Jul 2018 #3

Locking - this forum is meant for people asking questions on how to use DU muriel_volestrangler Jul 2018 #4

TexasProgresive

(12,280 posts)

1. You can thank Ag extension experts for Bermuda.

Reply to AZ8theist (Original post)

Fri Jul 20, 2018, 05:11 PM

Jul 2018

It is a very tenacious grass spreading by seed and rhyzomes. The rhyzomes can travel underneath pavement as much as 30'. You might contact your local state agriculture people. Sorry to no be very helpful.

Xipe Totec

(44,044 posts)

2. Plant natives

Reply to AZ8theist (Original post)

Fri Jul 20, 2018, 05:27 PM

Jul 2018

Bermuda grass can't survive in Arizona's natural climate.

alfie

(522 posts)

3. Unfortunately you have to dig, dig, dig, ad nauseum

Reply to AZ8theist (Original post)

Fri Jul 20, 2018, 06:12 PM

Jul 2018

We have it creeping in from our neighbors yard and it has been impossible for us to eradicate. It will come up through the tiniest of holes in the cardboard and mulch we lay down after we have cleared an area out and it will spread then almost overnight. It is nasty stuff.

muriel_volestrangler

(102,414 posts)

4. Locking - this forum is meant for people asking questions on how to use DU

Reply to AZ8theist (Original post)

Sat Jul 21, 2018, 02:56 AM

Jul 2018

not 'help in general'. I suggest you repost this in the Gardening group, or maybe the Lounge. Thanks.