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Invasive Bermuda Grass

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Posted by LaurenReichelt northern New Mexico (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 22, 12 at 23:24

I have a buffalo, blue grama, sheep fescue and fennel grass lawn. The previous owner planted bermuda grass over a decade ago. I've been digging it up but can't get rid of it. I read about Ornamec and wonder if its safe with those grasses. (If necessary, I can avoid spraying the fennel grass since there are just a few clumps here and there.)

Also, it has invaded several beds of flowers. One has a plumbago ground cover, ice plants, irises and a rose bush. The other has Russian Sage, Trumpet vines and irises, maybe a penstemon or two.

Is it safe to use with these plants?

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RE: Invasive Bermuda Grass

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I have never seen anyone effectively eradicate bermuda.

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Yes, bermuda is invasive. I have eradicated it by smothering it. I covered it with 2 inches of sand and 2 more inches of mulch. This method does not lend itself to many situations, though. Repeated apps of RoundUp supposedly will do it. Careful about overspray killing the other plants.

Trumpet vine? You planted that on purpose?

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