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Getting rid of course grass in Lawn

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  1. Kevin Cowans

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    Hello all

    I hope you are well.

    I have noticed some small areas of Lawn where the grass is more of a stalk rather than blades.

    What is the best way to remove this course grass from the Lawn, would cutting it out be enough to allow the finer grasses to grow or are any other steps needed?

    Thanks in advance

    Kevin
     
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    Hi Kevin

    A old method is to use a sharp knife and cut through it in to the soil this weakens the grass gives the other grass a opportunity to grow
     
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    could be field or couch grass in which case any part of the root left will regrow. If it's very small areas you can paint on weedkiller to the leaves but i'd certainly give digging out a go first
     
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    Hello

    Thanks for the replies.

    The areas affected are only small, maybe 3" square at most, however, me being me they stand out like a sore thumb.

    I will try slicing them and see if that helps, if not, then I will dig them out and apply grass seed.

    Thanks

    Kevin
     
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    Hello all

    I Hope you are Well.

    Well, 5 Years Later, and, the Course Grass is back showing as Lighter Green Patches throughout the Lawn.

    Knowing my Luck it probably took hold Last Year after the Leather Jacket Damage in Late 2024.

    I was not able to do much in the Garden Last Year due to my Health, so, here I am :wallbanging:

    The individual areas of Course Grass are relatively Small and covers approximately 5' x 2' in all, in the Back Lawn.

    The Front Lawn is relatively clear of Course Grass, the issue with the Front Lawn is Moss, again likely due to the Bare Patches left after the Leather Jackets.

    I have some Mo Bacter which I plan to apply once the Weather improves.

    Is Digging the Course Grasses out still the Best Option?

    Thanks in advance

    Kevin
     
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      I had quack grass which I believe is what you call couch grass, in my lawn and I kept digging it out. Took 4 years of going out after a good rain to pull it. Sometimes over several days each time to pace out the chore. It won't grow legs and run away on you so patience and persistence pays off. I still have lots coming back every year up at the boulevard between the sidewalk and the road but it will be a forever battle since I have neighbours who do nothing to stop weeds. That nasty infestation is joined by black medic, creeping charlie, dandelions and nettle type growth just to name a few. :doh:
       
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