How do I get rid of the grass between the plants

[De[rima]

Amongst the Brambles, There are some Polyanthus, While I know how get rid of the Brambles, my main problem of how to stop the grass growing Back? any advise would be welcome. Thanks

 

[roadrunner]

I don't use synthetic inputs so this will probably be a little different than other recommendations you will receive.

I've done away with all my turf grass and other weedy grasses from my yard, so I do have a little bit of experience here. First I identify the grass or grasses so that I know their weakness, but I balance this with any other plants in the vicinity.

I did look up polyanthus and I noticed it liked partial shade, so I'm guessing that that grass is somewhat shade tolerant. Since it's such a very small area (if I'm interpreting correctly from the picture). I would just cover with cardboard and then mulch, either using leaves or wood chips and totally smother the grass.

However, I'm curious how the grass got into this area. Did you plant the polyanthus in a grassy area or did the grass spread after planting the polyanthus? Knowing stuff like this is key to figuring out how to do away with the grass.

 

[De[rima]

I am unsure how the grass got in the there cut covering the polyanthus , I don't think is a good idea

 

[roadrunner]

I am unsure how the grass got in the there cut covering the polyanthus , I don't think is a good idea

Did you plant the Polyanthus or was it already there?

I need clarification, I don't know what you're saying in the bold/underlined part of your sentence: "I am unsure how the grass got in the there cut covering the polyanthus..."

 

[PolycarbonateGreenhouse]

Try to pull it out by hand, but mulching around your plants will really help keep the grass from coming back.

 

[oneeye]

Take a fork and turn the soil and pick the grass out by the roots. Its not that big of an area and shouldn't take more than a few hours. Keep the soil loose and keep pulling the weeds. When all the weeds are removed put hardwood mulch over the area to keep new weeds from sprouting.

 

[De[rima]

I am unsure how the grass got in the there cut covering the polyanthus , I don't think is a good idea

Did you plant the Polyanthus or was it already there?

I need clarification, I don't know what you're saying in the bold/underlined part of your sentence: "I am unsure how the grass got in the there cut covering the polyanthus..."

The grass is in between the leaves of the polyanthus and can't cover the plant to get rid of the grass, since it would damage the plant.

 

[De[rima]

Take a fork and turn the soil and pick the grass out by the roots. Its not that big of an area and shouldn't take more than a few hours. Keep the soil loose and keep pulling the weeds. When all the weeds are removed put hardwood mulch over the area to keep new weeds from sprouting.

Thanks

 

[De[rima]

Try to pull it out by hand, but mulching around your plants will really help keep the grass from coming back.

Thanks

 

[Oliver Buckle]

I would go through with a small hand fork to take out the grass initially and then hoe to stop it returning. Until one gets well practiced with a hoe it is easy to damage plants by accident, so I would recommend an onion hoe. A hand fork and onion hoe mean gerring down there to it, so a kneeler is good, any sort of soft pad.

 

[De[rima]

Thanks

 

[De[rima]

Take a fork and turn the soil and pick the grass out by the roots. Its not that big of an area and shouldn't take more than a few hours. Keep the soil loose and keep pulling the weeds. When all the weeds are removed put hardwood mulch over the area to keep new weeds from sprouting.

Thanks

 

[dirty hands]

If you want to work on it only once dig it all out remove any weeds or grass from the plants you want to keep add new soil replant and mulch.

Otherwise its an ongoing problem.

And I think its easier. I would rather work with a shovel and wheelbarrow then bent over for hours balancing on one hand.

 

[De[rima]

Thank you it is what i intended to do

 

[Oliver Buckle]

If you want to work on it only once dig it all out remove any weeds or grass from the plants you want to keep add new soil replant and mulch.

Otherwise its an ongoing problem.

And I think its easier. I would rather work with a shovel and wheelbarrow then bent over for hours balancing on one hand.