Stinging Nettle in Bermuda: Rare Lawn Weed, Spot-Spray Broadleaf Herbicide in Spring

Small, heart-shaped scalloped leaves, cylindrical spikes, stings like yellowjacket = stinging nettle. Uncommon in healthy Bermuda.

Control

Watch each spring. Spot-spray liquid broadleaf herbicide. Once gone, unlikely to return.

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