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My fescue rye mix lawn in Bear, DE has patches of unidentified and unwanted grass species. Can you coach me through removing & preventing these?
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Asked April 15, 2021, 2:38 PM EDT
My fescue rye mix lawn in Bear, DE has patches of unidentified and unwanted grass species. Can you coach me through removing & preventing these?
New Castle County Delaware
Expert Response
Hi,
This weed has really become prevalent over the past few seasons. It is called Poa trivialis aka: roughstalk bluegrass. Unfortunately, there are very limited chemical control options. The best way to eliminate this weed is to spray with glyphosate, or another non-selective herbicide, and then re-seed the treated areas. Hope this helps! If you have more questions feel free to reach out.