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Weed Control in Fern Beds: Glyphosate Wipe or Hand-Pull

Q: Pre-emergent safe for native ferns?

A: Untested on ferns. Alternative: wrap towel on stick, wet with glyphosate, wipe weeds. Or hand-pull—Connie G. notes it avoids chemicals and reconnects with nature.

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