How Do You Kill Creeping Charlie Without Weed Killer?
Creeping Charlie is an extremely invasive lawn weed from Europe. It spreads rapidly through seeds and a shallow but extensive root system. You can recognize creeping Charlie by its purple flowers and bright green, scalloped leaves. If you have small children, pets or delicate plants, you may worry about using strong herbicides to kill off creeping Charlie. Don’t despair–there are many ways to get rid of the weed without using dangerous chemicals. Discourage creeping Charlie by keeping your yard dry and sunny. Shady, moist soil is the weed’s favorite growing condition. Clip trees and bushes to give your lawn more sunlight. Water less frequently. If you can, improve the drainage of your yard by adding compost or mulch, aerating the lawn and building up low areas of the yard with top soil. Hand-pull creeping Charlie before it spreads too far. Make sure that you uproot the entire plant, concentrating especially on the root systems so that it can’t grow back. Once you’ve pulled the creepin
