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Remove day lilies #749927

Asked May 14, 2021, 1:13 PM EDT

I need to remove day lilies. I am not that strong anymore. Finding it quite difficult. Any suggestions? I can’t hire it done. One site said boiling water would kill roots. Or maybe a tool you recommend? Shoveling so hard. Thanks Melanie Carlson

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Boiling water will damage the above-ground tissue, but won't do much to the roots.  Old fashioned daylilies are difficult to dig. If you can't hire someone to do this, I suggest you use glyphosate (Roundup) which will kill anything green and growing.

Dennis in St. Louis Park Replied May 14, 2021, 6:03 PM EDT

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