Creeping Charlie Control for Senior Gardener

Managing Glechoma hederacea on Fixed Income

Creeping Charlie (ground ivy) requires different approaches for lawn vs. beds:

Lawn Control

• Broadleaf herbicide labeled for creeping Charlie
• Apply fall and spring
• Most effective when flowering
• Follow label rates exactly

Bed Control

• Hand-pull persistently—remove all root fragments
• Re-check in 1-2 days for regrowth
• Smother with 2-3 inch leaf mold/compost mulch

Community Help

Church/community groups often assist seniors with physical labor. Don't hesitate to ask.