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broadleaf grass overtaking bermuda


Question
I put in a bunch of bermuda sod about 4 years ago, and now the broadleaf grass is overtaking it. What do you recommend I do to reclaim the bermuda grass before its all gone. I've tried some weed/feed products, to no avail.Thanks.  

Answer
It would be helpful to identify the broadleaf grass frist. Just note that broadleaf weed control products (such as weed-and-feed fertilizer packages) control broadleaf weeds, not broadleaved grasses. Broadleaf weeds include thissle, clover, dandelion, etc. Grasses are monocots, not dicots unlike the other weeds mentioned, and are unaffected by the herbicide. Chances are, that whatever kills the broadleaved grass will also kill bermuda. I doubt you fill find any selective herbicide. You can find some herbicides which will help eradicate st. augustine in bermuda which is one reason I recommend identifying the grass. If the broadleaved grass is a cool season grass then eradicating same while the bermuda is dormant in winter, but the broadleaved grass is growing actively, is another option.

Note that bermuda generally likes sun and plenty of water and fertilizer. Hybrid bermuda (typically sodded) generally loves to be mowed low (1.0-1.5" tall maximum) whereas common bermuda (typically seeded) prefer a higher mowing height. If you have hybrid bermuda, you can try to continously mow the grass low and the fertilize adequately to keep fertility up. Overtime this may weaken the broadleaved grass to the point that the bermuda will prevail.

The first step would be to identify the broaleaved grass. Try to take a sample to a local good garden center, or your local county extension agent (or their master gardener). Once you identify the grass, you can build a plan for eradication.

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