killing grass/weeds/nettles but not a hedge

mrgaa1

I want to remove grass/weeds/nettles/rush's that are growing around my hedge.
First of all is there a weedkiller of some description that will do this?
If not am I left with pulling all out by hand and mulching over the top?

Any suggestions?

It has got out of hand and my hedge is not showing as well as it should be

Thanks

Rinker

Sounds like a job for Roundup.

Redwood77

Need to be EXCEPTIONALLY careful with roundup near the hedge. If you want to use roundup to kill nettles you need a very high rate (6-8L/Ha). As roundwood will kill all broadleaved weeds, the hedge could be in for a dose as well!!
If the weeds are at the base of the hedge, walk them down and spray with a hood(cowel) over the nozzle. This will prevent drift onto the hedge.
If the weeds are growing through the hedge, only option is to pull them!!!
If there is a lot of grass you can get a seelective herbicide that will only kill the grass and not harm the hedge. Aramo or Fusilade max will do this - may need to go to a wholesale supplier. It will take 4-6 weeks to kill the grass. If the grass is scutch 2 or even 3 applications may be reqauired to fully kill these long rooted pests.
Hope this helps.

Qwerty?

if you have a lot of lawn, you could cut the weeds back with a clippers, then mulch with a thick covering of grass cuttings, I did this in April and it keeps the weeds down brilliantly, just the odd spot needs remulching where some break through