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Accidental Grass Killer on Lawn: Emergency Flooding

Flood the area immediately and for several days to push chemical past root zone (8+ inches). This may save some grass; surviving patches can spread. If not, remove dead soil and resod/replant. Organic programs (sugar, deep watering) prevent such disasters—no selective herbicides to misapply.

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