How to clean up my weedy perennial bed?
Last year I had some health problems and couldn't get my flower garden taken care of, so it was completely covered with weeds and grass. Because it is a perennial, and I am 84, it will be so difficult to try and dig out all the unwanted for fear of disturbing the flowers. I love working in it, but must do it a bit at a time. I don't thing layering mulch would help? If anyone has a better idea for me, I would appreciate. My asparagus was also full of grass, weeds and moss!! Thank you.
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I'm sorry, mine is out of hand this year too. The best way unfortunately is just to hand pull out the bad by holding down the good with the other hand. Take it easy, good luck.
Any way you consider will take work. I would consider finding students, relatives or anyone else looking for some money. We have a 'NextDoor' neighborhood group that usually has kids looking for this kind of work and they do it in an amazing short length of time and very economically.
I'd try scattering Preen weed kill granules on this area. It does not affect perennial plantings.