Ground Elder in my lawn

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  1. Brada

    Brada Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi,
    I have moved into a new house with Ground Elder in my lawn, there is too much to dig up without ruining the lawn and I am having a problem getting rid of the lawn grass clippings.
    If I buy a mulching lawn mower will this just spread the problem or will the mulcher cut up the Ground Elder too small?

    Thanks in advance for any help.
     
    Brada, Aug 21, 2007
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  2. daitheplant

    daitheplant Total Gardener

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    Hi Brada and welcome. Get yourself a bottle of Verdone (a lawn weedkiller) and use as per directions. David.
     
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    Yeah. 2nd vote for diatheplant,s suggestion
     
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    [​IMG] Hi Brada & Welcome,
    Yes I think weed killer is the way as well. You could use the gel Glyphosate type that you paint on individual leaves. Very effective as well... [​IMG]
    :( But I would say DO NOT :eek: mulch the clippings if you have ground elder in them as the tiniest bit will start growing again. That is why digging it out is an endless task as well. Weed Killer & dispose of the clippings until it is gone.. Even burning does not guarantee killing it it is such tough stuff... :mad:

    Good Luck..!!! [​IMG]
     
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