Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Bermuda grass killer?

I have small pond with fish and surrounding the pond I have a flower bed. My problem is Bermuda grass has taken over and I have gotten rid of 70%. I thinking of trying a product call "Over The Top" by Fertilome. Will "Over The Top" kill my Dwarf Phlox??? I also have Dwarf Mondo (Ophiopogon japonicus). The grass is all in my Dwarf Phlox and Can't be pulled out because its tangled all in the roots of the Phlox. Can I use "Over The Top" directly on the Phlox??? And will it kill my Mondo??? I plan to treat the areas and then mulch heavy hopefully keeping any chemical from running off in the pond. Should I not use "Over The Top" near the pond??? How long after treament will it not be threat for runoff???

Bermuda grass killer?
any weedkiller will damage your pond life. Be careful.
Reply:I've used "Over the Top" before. On the back of the bottle is a list of plants it will harm. Just read up.





Now I'll give you some sage advice my late father gave me about bermuda grass... You know what they say to people who have bermuda invading their yard? Learn to love Bermuda. I wish you luck...
Reply:i have never ued over the top but i do use msma crabgrass killer (also kills bermuda grass), as well as many other problem weeds. Runoff will not damage your pond, but have to keep kids and small pets away for 24 hours.


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