I have a number of large clumps of hardy geraniums but have a continuous
problem of grass growing up the middle of them.

Is there a selective "weed" killer which will kill the grass and not the
plants? Someone suggested "Checkmate" but, having googled, I can't find
anything.

Would be grateful for any helpful suggestions.

Jeanne

Jeanne Stockdale wrote:
I have a number of large clumps of hardy geraniums but have a continuous
problem of grass growing up the middle of them.

Is there a selective "weed" killer which will kill the grass and not the
plants? Someone suggested "Checkmate" but, having googled, I can't find
anything.

Would be grateful for any helpful suggestions.

Jeanne

There used to be something available many years ago (alloxydim), but it was
removed from the market. I doubt there is anything available to the
amateur. The only thing I can think of is to let the geraniums die down in
winter, and before they start to sprout in spring give the grass a spray
with glyphosate when the weather promises a couple of warm days.

--
Jeff

"Jeff Layman" wrote in message
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Jeanne Stockdale wrote:
I have a number of large clumps of hardy geraniums but have a continuous
problem of grass growing up the middle of them.

Is there a selective "weed" killer which will kill the grass and not the
plants? Someone suggested "Checkmate" but, having googled, I can't find
anything.

Would be grateful for any helpful suggestions.

Jeanne

There used to be something available many years ago (alloxydim), but it
was removed from the market. I doubt there is anything available to the
amateur. The only thing I can think of is to let the geraniums die down
in winter, and before they start to sprout in spring give the grass a
spray with glyphosate when the weather promises a couple of warm days.

--
Jeff


What I do is.........

Poke hole in plastic bag. Slide offending weed - or parts thereof - though
hole into bag. Paint weed with old brush and glyphosate (or if feeling
adventurous, a quick spray into bag!). Leave to dry off.

Chris

I do very similar to Chris., but I treat the weed by smearing a small
amount of glyphosate on my gloved hand and then stroking the weed with
it. I found this method to be very effective.

Regards,
Emrys Davies.



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"Jeff Layman" wrote in message
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Jeanne Stockdale wrote:
I have a number of large clumps of hardy geraniums but have a
continuous
problem of grass growing up the middle of them.

Is there a selective "weed" killer which will kill the grass and
not the
plants? Someone suggested "Checkmate" but, having googled, I can't
find
anything.

Would be grateful for any helpful suggestions.

Jeanne

There used to be something available many years ago (alloxydim), but
it
was removed from the market. I doubt there is anything available to
the
amateur. The only thing I can think of is to let the geraniums die
down
in winter, and before they start to sprout in spring give the grass
a
spray with glyphosate when the weather promises a couple of warm
days.

--
Jeff


What I do is.........

Poke hole in plastic bag. Slide offending weed - or parts thereof -
though
hole into bag. Paint weed with old brush and glyphosate (or if feeling
adventurous, a quick spray into bag!). Leave to dry off.

Chris