How do I get rid of wild bermuda grass in my yard?
1. You’re actually lucky in that the bermudagrass isn’t creeping into and taking over your lawn. 2. Trying to get rid of bermudagrass by weeding can be a fruitless task. Bermuda holds itself in place not only with roots but also with an underground runner (stem) system than can be amazingly extensive. Unless the ground is damp and easy to work, bermuda usually just breaks off when you try to pull it up. Any part of it left in place will sprout, often helping the grass spread. 3. The only reliable solution is to control the bermuda, as recommended, with a 2 percent glyphosate product (Round-up, Kleen-up, Killzall, Kleeraway, etc.). But remember: This won’t be a permanent fix. When preparing to spray, keep in mind that glyphosate will kill any green tissues it touches. To avoid harming desirable plants, you’ll want to time treatments for early morning or evening, when the wind tends to die down. Set your sprayer on low pressure, and get right on top of the bermuda to spray. For a good fi
