I have a huge cactus plant which I dearly love.Here is my problem ;burmuda grass.It grows around,under and thru the cactus. I have tried;hoeing, digging, clipping and pulling the grass.I'm old, tired and injured.I'm hoping someone out there has discovered something that can kill the grass without hurting my beloved cactus.So, please, anyone with a proven method help!
2007-07-12 05:26:50 · 7 answers · asked by Vermillion 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
WOW! I didn't expect so many helpful answers! I want to thank everyone who took the time to answer my question.Unfortunately only one can be the "best"answer. Since I took the advice of several answers, I'll let the vote decide.Again, thank you so much.
2007-07-12 09:59:37 · update #1
Dog pee kills grass. Might kill cactus too - never seen a dog pee on a cactus. But that's got to hurt.
2007-07-12 05:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hate Bermuda grass. I'm constantly pulling it out of my garden beds as well.
I've been meaning to try this, but haven't yet. There is a product called "Grass Be Gone" It will kill only grass, but the problem is that it kills all grass. Because Bermuda grows along the ground in runners any grass you spray around the cactus will kill the grass that grows into your yard. If you could sever the runners at the edges of your cacti bed then you may be able to protect the grass in your yard. This product claims to be safe to use around flowers, plants, shrubs, and ornamentals.
Here is a web site that sells it. Good Luck
http://www2.yardiac.com/long.asp?item_id=196
2007-07-12 12:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try a herbiside with glyphosate in it. Make sure to read the directions carefully and spray directly on it it should'nt kill the cactus. After most or all is dead put abarrier around it, mulch, gravel, plaVinegar:
Spray the Bermuda with a 20% solution of Vinegar. It will only kill off the top growth, but with continued use it will keep your garden Bermuda free.
2007-07-12 14:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by my_amour_jp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bermuda grass is tenacious stuff. You may have some luck by digging it out from around the cactus, then installing a barrier. Get some thick landscape edging. If you get the black rubber kind that is shoved down several inches and just leaves a tidy rounded edge showing on the surface, it won't look bad.
Good luck!
2007-07-12 12:36:21 · answer #4 · answered by chameleon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perfect solution for you: Get some brown paper towels or bags, and lie them in a thick pile of strips wherever you see the grass. In a few days, it will die by itself because it got no sun.
And, you'll be mulching around your cactus for moisture retention, as well as starting a mini composting station where the carbon from the paper products will be adding nutrients to your cactus.
You may have to repeat it next season, but for the remainder of this one you won't have to deal with those grasses
2007-07-12 12:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I use the Ortho-grass B Gone. It hasn't killed any of my plants, but got rid of three different types of grass. I would take a sample of it to your local nursery or extension and see if they have any ideas as well.
2007-07-12 12:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by TBECK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hire someone to weed a few feet around it, put a border around it and 4 inches of mulch.
2007-07-12 12:56:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋