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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    March 14, 2011
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    It sounds like you have quack grass. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/killing-quack-grass.htm

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    Heather on
    July 25, 2012
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    You can try giving it a pruning. It is as simple as taking an inch or so off the top, just like a haircut.

    I would also try treating it with a fungicide and make sure that it is getting enough water too. In many areas, it has been a hot, dry summer and it may just be going dormant due to this but it also may be a fungus attacking the plant.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    May 30, 2013
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    Phlox subulata prefers a slightly acidic soil, 5.0-7.0 pH.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    May 30, 2014
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    The grass is just doing what grass does. You could of course try spraying an herbicide that kills only grass, as this article talks about: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/using-herbicide-in-gardens.htm
    However, my experience is that sometimes things don't work the way they're supposed to, and your phlox may end up getting damaged. Pulling is probably the best way to go, making sure you get as many roots as possible. You might try using an edging barrier to keep the roots out once you get them pulled up: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/tips-for-choosing-lawn-edging.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 21, 2015
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    Yes, you can divide it into smaller plantings.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    August 8, 2015
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    Below is an article with tips on how to grow creeping phlox. Creeping phlox can be grown from seed or via nursery grown plants but it is much easier to do the latter. And, from what i understand, seeds may be difficult to find. To my knowledge it is not available in the form of sod.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/creeping-phlox/creeping-phlox-planting.htm

    Happy gardening!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 8, 2016
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    I would recommend spacing the creeping phlox plants 12 inches apart.

    For more information about planting creeping phlox, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/creeping-phlox/creeping-phlox-planting.htm

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