I also suffered with Creeping Charlie! At one point, two thirds of my lawn was taken over. I tried everything under the sun. I finally tried Spectracide Weed and Feed. I mixed a much stronger solution than the instructions said. Used a handheld sprayer and really wet the "lawn" down with no rain scheduled for the next few days. Killed the Charlie and he lawn came back stronger than ever. I still get some Charlie coming back every so often, so I pull out what I can and spot spray it along with other weeds as general maintenance.
Thanks for this tip. I wish instruction bottles had the layman tips like you outlined above. I've been battling Creeping Charlie for years in my lawn and I'm going to try your method!
I know people who have had success with powdered Borax. They just sprinkle it on. It yellows the grass around but shouldn't kill it. It should solve your creeping charlie problem. Good luck!!
I have the same problem, i have been doing the boiling water method and just did a bunch of them today. Think I might try William's suggestion for the front lawn, my creeky old bones are not what they used to be!
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/kill-creeping-char
I also suffered with Creeping Charlie! At one point, two thirds of my lawn was taken over. I tried everything under the sun. I finally tried Spectracide Weed and Feed. I mixed a much stronger solution than the instructions said. Used a handheld sprayer and really wet the "lawn" down with no rain scheduled for the next few days. Killed the Charlie and he lawn came back stronger than ever. I still get some Charlie coming back every so often, so I pull out what I can and spot spray it along with other weeds as general maintenance.
I know people who have had success with powdered Borax. They just sprinkle it on. It yellows the grass around but shouldn't kill it. It should solve your creeping charlie problem. Good luck!!
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Ihave used powdered borax with great success, but sice its powder, its hared to get all the feeders you cant see. If you are persistent it works well!
I have the same problem, i have been doing the boiling water method and just did a bunch of them today. Think I might try William's suggestion for the front lawn, my creeky old bones are not what they used to be!
i've embraced the creeping charlie as a no mow ground cover. my gardens are above ground, and most of my yard is in deep shade.
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/pests/insects-diseases-weeds/how-to-get-rid-of-creeping-charlie/
https://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/2224530/how-to-get-rid-of-creeping-charlie
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/kill-creeping-charlie.htm
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-kill-creeping-charlie-2131200