Greenest way to get rid of creeping buttercup - Ask Extension
My lawn is full of creeping buttercup. Can I kill it by covering my lawn with newspaper and then a layer of mulch? Can it still survive under cover?
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Greenest way to get rid of creeping buttercup #816956
Asked November 27, 2022, 5:37 PM EST
My lawn is full of creeping buttercup. Can I kill it by covering my lawn with newspaper and then a layer of mulch? Can it still survive under cover?
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Cody. Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens) is a perennial plant that has a prolific underground system, and an above-ground system of stolons, which cannot be destroyed using this method (solarization). Here is a comprehensive article about the plant and various control mechanisms: https://kingcounty.gov/services/environment/animals-and-plants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/creeping-buttercup.aspx
I hope this helps. Good luck!
I hope this helps. Good luck!
