How To Get Rid of Monkey Grass

Monkey grass is one of the top choices when it comes to choosing a grass to serve as a border for flowerbeds, rock gardens, stepping stones and lawns. Monkey grass differs from weeds in that it doesn’t compete with other plants and it is easy to maintain. With all these good points you may be left wondering why anybody would want to get rid of it. The problem is that this grass can invade sections of your garden that they were intended to be bordering. There are some things you can do to get rid of it.

Digging it up

Digging up monkey grass is the simplest yet most tedious way of getting rid of it. The problem is that pulling them out alone will not be a guarantee that they will never return. You should use a hoe to dig the grass up and ensure that you have gotten to the entire root system. To make sure that you don’t miss any spots, inspect the area and see if there are spots where they would be likely to sprout. Once you are done clear the grass away and water the ground. After a number of dig ups the grass will eventually disappear.

Barrier for roots

A root barrier is intended to keep the roots of plants from going too far sideways underground. If the monkey grass doesn’t have a chance to extend its rooting system it will eventually become starved of nutrients and die. Summer is the ideal season to install your root barriers. They should go down to a depth of around 15 inches. Fewer roots will be able to grow out so this makes your job of digging it out much easier.

Landscaper

If you aren’t really sure how to go about getting rid of monkey grass then before messing up your garden you should get a professional landscaper in to help you. They should be able to help you pick the right plants and show you how to maintain them. Above all in this case they should be able to help you get rid of monkey grass and show you the best way to do so when it comes to your unique garden.

There is no easy way to fully get rid of monkey grass in a flash. It is a process that takes time so pick a route that you feel comfortable with and you will notice the difference.