How can I kill the grass that is growing in shrubs?

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I put weed block and planted these striped leaved shrubs along our driveway and now I have grass growing all throughout them. This is the second time. I cleaned it all up by pulling them out and added new weed block and more white rocks and still they are back! Plz help with advice on how to kill grass in flower beds. I'm getting ready to just pull it all out and just have more lawn. 😩

Lo · Answer

Is it the same grass in your lawn?

Lia · Answer

We just bought 'Ortho Grass-B-Gon'... reviews on line say it's the best for this problem.

Kathi Hanks · Answer

Pat Packard · Answer

I will be watching. I have the same problem

DIYchick · Answer

Using wood chip mulch in the areas between the shrubs can help keep the weeds down.

Jan Clark · Answer

Not all vegetation is the same. Weed block is for broadleaf weeds like clover and dandelion. It will not kill grassy weeds or grass. You need to specifically buy a grass killer for that . If you want nothing at all to grow, use a ground clear product.

Chargemouse · Answer

Grass will not grow UP through weed block, but roots will grow down through it. This is probably from grass clippings thrown in there by lawn mower. 2-3 inches of bark mulch will probably eliminate most of this. This will kill what's already there.

Jan Clark · Answer

Not all vegetation is the same. Weed killer is for broadleaf weeds like clover and dandelion. What you want is grass killer. To kill everything, use ground clear.

Kim · Answer

I use cardboard. Cut an lay like weed block. cover with either mulch or stones. It will last several years..then it becomes mulch and you redo. Here in So Cal it lasts about 5 years

Juli Schlie · Answer

I've used my old magazines as weed block around the bushes and trees. Then cover with mulch. I just lay the magazine ontop of the ground, over lap them . They last several years.

Lo · Answer

This happens at my house too but it's from when my husband mows or weedeats near the flower bed. He now mows where the cuthings won't blow in the bed. And since you already have weed block that seems like the logical answer is that it's coming from your lawn.

Lia · Answer

We bought it at Ace Hardware, but I'm sure it would be available at any of the home centers and plant centers (we have TLC Garden Center here in OKC.).

Lia · Answer

We just used it this past weekend - it says it's safe for shrubs. I'll let you know how it comes out.

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