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Bermuda Grass Invading Dianthus Beds: Dig Out or Use Targeted Methods

Bermuda grass in flower beds is like chameleon plant (Houttuynia)—aggressive and hard to eradicate. Either dig up dianthus, wash roots clean of bermuda rhizomes, and replant elsewhere, then spray the bed with glyphosate. Or follow the "Bermuda Control in Flower Bed" guide for chemical options that spare desirable plants.

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