Monday, January 30, 2012

Is there a way to prevent Bermuda grass from growing in our vegetable, and flower gardens?

In Southeast Colorado the easiest grass to maintain is Bermuda, however this creates a problem because the Bermuda grass creeps like a ground covering weed. It's great if you're trying to build a yard with no stickers, not so great if you have an area that you want to be grass free.
Is there a way to prevent Bermuda grass from growing in our vegetable, and flower gardens?
I have the same problem here. The stuff is worse than any weed because even if you pull out the above ground creepers, it'll get in those beds via it's insane root system.



When I worked for a landscaper, we'd spray all the offending Bermuda with Roundup prior to putting in a bed. Then we'd dig up the bed a few inches, and try to remove as many of the big root clumps as we could find. The mess would still come back.



There are products on the market now though, that are designed to specifically target the bermuda and not harm your flowers. Over The Top is one.. I think it's put out by Ferti-loam. It also helps to mulch really heavily, and yank every blade that dares to poke it's head above the mulch.



If it isn't too huge of an area, look into the professional grade metal edging. It's 4" tall, and you drive it into the ground all the way. Bermuda roots won't go below it for the most part.
Reply:Use a product called "preen" It prevents weeds/grass from surfacing and it will not kill any of your plants. You just sprinkle it on. Follow manufacturers directions. Should be available and any discount store or home center.

You could use round up on the areas that aren't around other plants.

Edge your bed on a regular basis. This will cut any grass sprigs.

This should be easily taken care of.
Reply:place edging around your beds,then place newspaper on the areas you don't want the grass to grow,next spread about three inches of mulch over the newspaper
Reply:Use a product made to kill grass only such as poast or vantage most garden centers and feed stores will care these products. read the lable follow the directions. It will take about 2 weeks to kill the grass but it will kill it. It will not work on reeds or sedges just the grasses. Great products.
Reply:I fought Bermuda grass for years, finally, started using "Round-up" around the lawn edging, around borders and in the garden (my veg/herbs are in raised beds, which helps) along the paths. Basically, the BG tunnels and creeps and crawls everywhere and it really hard to keep within it's space so in place of pulling, digging, and fighting I keep it in check by spraying the round-up in a hand (pump) sprayer in a little bit stronger strength than for normal weeds, then spray USING CARE to use a narrow spray close to the ground and when there is no wind. If your concerned about getting spray over, carry a piece of card board in the other hand to protect plants. Round-up will only kill the plant leaves/or in this case grass that is sprayed, doesn't effect the soil or surrounding plants. I also use gloves and eye protection is also a good idea. The killed BG area along edging will turn brown but with practice you should be able to spray a narrow line to maintain a good border. I also try to spray when there is no rain in the forecast.

It really helps keep it under control, if that's possible, more like keep it where it belongs.

During the summer (while its growing) I do this 2-3 times, early spring, early summer %26amp; early fall depending on your climate.
Reply:probably is. im sure youll find a way
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