How do I kill this fiendish creature?

abnk · 09-07-2008

I first saw a few leaves of this plant about two months ago and now it has overtaken almost half of my front yard and it has gotten so dense that it's killing my grass. They are spreading faster than I can pull them.

What is this damn thing and how can I kill it? Fire is not option.

For the record, I use Scott's lawn products. I guess this plant is part of the 0.01% that Scott's doesn't kill (they claim to kill 99.99%).

Cwood · 09-07-2008

A few deer will do the trick

abnk · 09-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Cwood

A few deer will do the trick

Sphinx?

Bigum1969 · 09-07-2008

I've got the same stuff.

I just mow it like grass. I've accepted my fate and just tell everyone it's a new hybrid grass that is drought and disease resistant.

Seriously, it's taking over my yard as well. I'm planning on getting some professional help (for my yard).

Fenway · 09-07-2008

That is Ground Ivy (creeping perennial) and is very difficult to kill.

You can search for ground ivy and search for "Trimec" Several applications of that will kill it but you aren't ging to find it at Wal Mart.

In the mean time I suggest you raise the deck of the mower to the highest setting possible. Most people cut their grass way too short and weeds thrive.

AFA1CY · 09-07-2008

The way I look at it is more Ground Ivy = less grass = less mowing

bwframe · 09-08-2008

Just a guess, maybe a broad leaf herbicide?

abnk · 09-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenway

That is Ground Ivy (creeping perennial) and is very difficult to kill.

You can search for ground ivy and search for "Trimec" Several applications of that will kill it but you aren't ging to find it at Wal Mart.

In the mean time I suggest you raise the deck of the mower to the highest setting possible. Most people cut their grass way too short and weeds thrive.

Thanks, Fenway. I raised the mower to the highest setting per your advice a couple of months ago. I'll look up Trimec.

Dogman · 09-08-2008

I've got some of the same stuff in my back yared and am very happy to have it, but with two dogs that each weight over 100lbs I'm happy to have anything grow in my back yard!

VUPDblue · 09-08-2008

If you need Trimec and you live in Central Indiana, you can get it in Avon at The Old Farm Market. I hear there is a good guy who works there and knows some stuff about weeds and how to kill them (and why Scotts products don't work)

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abnk Bitter American Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 431	How do I kill this fiendish creature? I first saw a few leaves of this plant about two months ago and now it has overtaken almost half of my front yard and it has gotten so dense that it's killing my grass. They are spreading faster than I can pull them. What is this damn thing and how can I kill it? Fire is not option. For the record, I use Scott's lawn products. I guess this plant is part of the 0.01% that Scott's doesn't kill (they claim to kill 99.99%). __________________ "Do not overthink it, gentlemen. It's only a gunfight, not an IRS tax audit." - Louis Awerbuck

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Bigum1969 Paranoid and Currently Being Chased Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Indiana Posts: 1,589	I've got the same stuff. I just mow it like grass. I've accepted my fate and just tell everyone it's a new hybrid grass that is drought and disease resistant. Seriously, it's taking over my yard as well. I'm planning on getting some professional help (for my yard). __________________ Audentes fortuna juvet

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Fenway Pays the bills Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: behind you Posts: 3,523	That is Ground Ivy (creeping perennial) and is very difficult to kill. You can search for ground ivy and search for "Trimec" Several applications of that will kill it but you aren't ging to find it at Wal Mart. In the mean time I suggest you raise the deck of the mower to the highest setting possible. Most people cut their grass way too short and weeds thrive. __________________ Click here to become an INGO

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bwframe BullShooter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Unionville, IN Posts: 1,152	Just a guess, maybe a broad leaf herbicide? __________________

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Dogman MOLON LABE Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,454	I've got some of the same stuff in my back yared and am very happy to have it, but with two dogs that each weight over 100lbs I'm happy to have anything grow in my back yard! __________________ Handgun control is using both hands. "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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Cwood Bling Bling? Bang Bang! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bremen Posts: 1,156	A few deer will do the trick

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AFA1CY Engineer and all around geek Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 678	The way I look at it is more Ground Ivy = less grass = less mowing

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VUPDblue NFA User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wayne Township Posts: 998	If you need Trimec and you live in Central Indiana, you can get it in Avon at The Old Farm Market. I hear there is a good guy who works there and knows some stuff about weeds and how to kill them (and why Scotts products don't work) __________________ Silencers have *never* been illegal! Need a place to shoot? Check us out at MCFG. We're on the West side!

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