Weed control on a bermuda lawn

[Glenn9643]

My problem here is a reverse of yours. Our bermuda (not a hybrid, but common bermuda) is a weed, and we would love to be able to kill it and leave the St Augustine/Centipede. There are areas around some of the beds and in the garden where the bermuda is a big problem; once it's started it's difficult to remove without deep tilling and removing the roots manually. Roundup seems to be temporary, as it has returned in the garden after several sprayings, although not as bad.

 

[Glenn9643]

My problem here is a reverse of yours. Our bermuda (not a hybrid, but common bermuda) is a weed, and we would love to be able to kill it and leave the St Augustine/Centipede. There are areas around some of the beds and in the garden where the bermuda is a big problem; once it's started it's difficult to remove without deep tilling and removing the roots manually. Roundup seems to be temporary, as it has returned in the garden after several sprayings, although not as bad.

 

[BB_TX]

As previously mentioned, MSMA will kill broadleaf grasses such as crab grass, johnson grass, etc. without killing bermuda,at least common bermuda. Not sure about Tif. Check the label. But even with common bermuda, you will likely see some yellowing of the bermuda, especially if you apply it during really hot weather. It will yellow some, but will come back OK while the other grasses die off.

 

[BB_TX]

As previously mentioned, MSMA will kill broadleaf grasses such as crab grass, johnson grass, etc. without killing bermuda,at least common bermuda. Not sure about Tif. Check the label. But even with common bermuda, you will likely see some yellowing of the bermuda, especially if you apply it during really hot weather. It will yellow some, but will come back OK while the other grasses die off.

 

[anthonyk]

Well, it seems to be unanimous /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I'll get some MSMA tomorrow.
Thanks for al the tips and advice.

anthony

by the way, where is New Hope Texas?
I'm about 50 miles northwest of Houston

 

[anthonyk]

Well, it seems to be unanimous /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I'll get some MSMA tomorrow.
Thanks for al the tips and advice.

anthony

by the way, where is New Hope Texas?
I'm about 50 miles northwest of Houston