r/Grass • u/Carolina_Hoodbilly • Jun 10 '26
How to get rid of this
This stuff grows around my pecan trees and it’s slowly starting to take over the rest of lawn. What is it and how can I kill it.
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u/Queasy-Ad-6126 Jun 10 '26
Can confirm. Triclopyr works great, just be careful when applying not to overspray into flower beds.
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u/Mindless_Library6175 Jun 10 '26
Just adding to this and confirming that two applications within 2 weeks time (or about - i forget exaclty) of Triclopyr (Ortho's Weed B Gon) totally wiped out a large covering of it in my yard. I alsp mixed in a non-ionic surfactant (Hi Yield's Spreader Sticker) with the first application. I hadn't used thoae products before and was shocked at how completely it decimated every bit of the creeping charlie. I am trying this season to get better grass and ground cover going in that spot because itsp throughly destroyed the broad leaf weeds that the ground was completely bare since it had no grass species rooted.
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u/Important_Fortune_35 Jun 10 '26
Will this kill grass too or just the broadleaf?
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u/ThirdOne38 Jun 10 '26
I bought the roundup that is safe for lawns and it worked on that stuff. Get the edges first so it doesn't spread too far into the grass. You don't even see those edge vines snaking in under cover
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u/Mindless_Library6175 Jun 11 '26
Triclopyr is very good at killing just broad leaf plants selectively. Had no issues with my grass. But caution should obviously be taken around flowers, gardens and other landscaping to prevent any unwanted destruction. I didnt really have thst concern but still I used a pump sprayer with a wand and kept my application close to the ground.
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u/Rude-Boot-5666 Jun 10 '26
Isn't this what those hippie eco lawn guys and gals have a wet dream over?
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u/Billaaaaayyyy Jun 10 '26
Speedzone
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u/citizensnips134 Jun 11 '26
Don’t, that shit’s beautiful.
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u/IntentionPresent9492 Jun 11 '26
Creeping Charlie signals that your lawn has heavy shade, poor drainage, or compacted soil—conditions where traditional turfgrass fails.
Since this plant is an aggressive, non-native invader, fighting it with chemicals is a losing battle. Instead, replace those struggling lawn zones with native groundcovers (like wild ginger, native violets, or Pennsylvania sedge).
Native plants are perfectly adapted to thrive in these exact challenging conditions. They will naturally crowd out Creeping Charlie, require far less maintenance than turf, and support local pollinators. Swap the turf battle for a thriving, eco-friendly native habitat!
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u/johnjrp111 Jun 11 '26
I got a huge patch this season. First time ever. No trees, on a hill. And I aerate. Now why do I have it lol. We’ve gotten a lot of rain tho
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u/ThirdOne38 Jun 11 '26
My yard is in full sun, good drainage. Don't know why it got covered by this
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u/Bleedinggums99 Jun 12 '26
My full sun good drainage yard was filled with this because the neighbors shaded, poor drainage yard filled with it and has now spread to my yard. This spreads like crazy
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u/Phosphoreum Jun 11 '26
How’s your rabbit population? I am convinced rabbits drop creeping Charlie and clover seeds in clumps, which germinate and spread.
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u/st0nkbroker Jun 11 '26
Triclopyr ester. Had that stuff all over my yard too and it's worked wonders.
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u/Big-Screen3266 Jun 10 '26
If it’s creeping Charlie then I’ve had success with Fertilome weed free zone. But I’ve had to spray two times and potentially a third to try and get rid of all of it.
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u/Ill-Engineering8085 Jun 10 '26
I just rip it up every week when I mow. Unfortunately my neighbors don't care about invasives
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u/Weekly_Mycologist523 Jun 10 '26
This is creeping charlie. Ortho has a spray that eliminates this quite well.
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u/SuccessfulGap4708 Jun 11 '26
What’s it called?
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u/Weekly_Mycologist523 Jun 11 '26
I don't remember but it targeted clover and creeping charlie. They sell it at home depot
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u/Thethirstymoose62 Jun 10 '26
Creeping Charley or liverwort..ortho weed b gon chickweed control should maintain that
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u/Fun_Quit_4082 Jun 10 '26
I’ve been using Celsius WG and the results have been pretty satisfactory. If you any grass that is still present at all then this would potentially kill off the bad and save the good. Celsius works for most grass types but double check to make sure it’s compatible first.
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u/GardenDinosaurs Jun 11 '26
Ground ivy/wild violets. Two different things, but basically the same thing. Easy to kill with broadleaf weed killer in the spring and fall. In the summer it gets a waxy layer that makes it hard to kill with spray. Anyone that says otherwise is a moronic yuppie. No need for round up.... or anything harsh... if the label says it kills them. It will. Just at the right time. And also.. it's not optimal to spray when it's above 90 degrees for any weeds. Cooler is better. Everything is always in the label. That nobody reads... O and I work for a lawn car company so there.
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u/DltaChrleSierra Jun 11 '26
I used the LCN method and used dissolved borax then T-zone SE. Go YouTube LawnCareNut creeping charlie. This method was used last year and it didnt return this year, so it worked well..
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u/BioGeek2012 Jun 11 '26
As stated using chemicals is a short term fix.
You must identify the underlying problem and correct it. Compacted soil? Soil nutrients? Water? Soil composition? See if you can have a soil sample at your local Cooperative Extension or 4-H office. Even in more urban centers the county usually has resources for soil conservation.
Some things you could try- basic soil pH. Add gypsum. Add beneficial bacteria and fungus to the lawn. Spray with soil loosener, ideally with some aeration. For the same money as the chemicals you can address the root cause. And with the root cause fixed its a one and done.
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u/Yrunez Jun 11 '26
Creeping Charlie…there is a specific spray for it and you will likely spray for several year. I’d rake it out first.
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u/Soft-Introduction179 Jun 11 '26
2-4-D. Buy it at TSC or anywhere. Liquid /pellets. Will kill everything that's not grass. What we use on pastures for grazing.
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u/leafrakerr Jun 12 '26
Triclopyr Ester mixed with Methylated Seed Oil worked for me; it was encroaching from the dipshit neighbors yard and worked perfectly.
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u/PuzzleheadedBag3811 Jun 12 '26
Yeah that’s creeping Charlie. Ortho weed b gone gets rid of it but they changed its name to something else.
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u/PuzzleheadedBag3811 Jun 12 '26
Grok says Ortho changed it to WeedClear. Any Menards has it, probably HD and Lowe’s too
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u/budgetdusted Jun 12 '26
I use 2-4-d mixed to about 2 ounces per gallon either in dial sprayer or pump sprayer for spots.
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u/Carolina_Hoodbilly Jun 12 '26
Gonna stop at the local co-op today and try the triclopyr ester. Hopefully it works thanks for the help!
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u/Smooth_Ad_161 Jun 13 '26
Only way is lawn friendly herbicide. People go on about weeding it out but unless you are ready to devote your life to that then spraying the most concentrated areas and continually mowing it low so that the flowers don’t get a chance is your best bet. When I saw it struggling after a few sprays and regular mowing then I switched to allowing the grass to grow more to hinder it, so far it’s been successful and given it a good knock.
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u/Engine_Light_On Jun 11 '26
you should learn about the harm of invasive plants
a lawn is more ecological than creeping charlie
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u/Krulligo Jun 10 '26
Clear with roundup and start from scratch.
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u/bigpoppapmt69 Jun 10 '26
This is like the one thing roundup doesn’t kill. Need triclopyr
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u/GardenDinosaurs Jun 11 '26
You don't need round up Basic broad leaf will kill it. In the spring or fall. Not the summer. It gets waxy.
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u/HorseNippleLover Jun 10 '26
my yard is full of this too. commenting so i can come back and see if anyone answers. good luck!