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Rushes problem

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  • 30-12-2009 5:02pm
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    Geezer1000
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭


    As of last year my lawn is covered in rushes. Thing is, im on really, really dry ground which is strange. Is there any way of killing them without killing the grass? I also have a lot of thistles and roundup just leaves brown holes in the lawn. Any suggestions?

    (I have a feeling im not going to like the answers:()


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    Sonnenblumen
    Registered Users Posts: 5,834 ✭✭✭Sonnenblumen


    Roundup can be used selectively on lawn areas but it wouldn't be advisable. It is very effective as you have seen the results, if you continue to use Roundup in this manner, it is important that the brown areas are cleaned and prepared with new seed.

    I'm not aware of any particular treatment for rushes, but roundup is one option. How large is the overall area? You might given the presence of thistles etc to kill the whole lawn and begin anew come springtime.

    AFAIK rushes also thrive in poor soils, so that might be sufficient reason to start again in springtime?

    Finally weedkillers should not be used on new lawns, ie < 1 year old.


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    #3
    Geezer1000
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭Geezer1000


    Lawn is about 2 years old. Unfortunately it was sown and 3 days later it started raining and it hasnt stopped since :rolleyes:. I reckon myself that dig it up and start again is the only option :mad:


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