Removing Bermudagrass from Flower Beds: Effective Methods

Bermudagrass makes a great lawn but a terrible garden invader. Its aggressive rhizomes and stolons quickly choke ornamental beds. Here are targeted control options.

Selective Herbicides for Ornamental Beds

• Fluazifop (Grass-B-Gon, etc.) and sethoxydim (Vantage) kill grasses without harming most broadleaf ornamentals. Check the label for plant tolerance.
• Bayer Advanced Bermudagrass Control is labeled for ornamental beds.

If unavailable locally, try Cooper Seeds in Lawrenceville.

Spot-Treatment with Glyphosate (Roundup)

Use a cardboard shield to protect desired plants while spraying glyphosate on bermudagrass. Inspect beds every few weeks in summer and re-treat as needed.

Physical Barrier

Install a 6-inch-wide "no-grass" border (bark chips, brick pavers) between the lawn and beds. Spray or pull any runners crossing the barrier.

Always read and follow the product label.