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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 17, 2017
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    As you mention, Ajuga can indeed spread and creep into new areas quickly. To prevent this, you could add edging around the border in most locations, but I am concerned that this could damage the tree roots

    These articles have some ideas but most of them will require regular upkeep:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ajuga/how-to-control-ajuga-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 10, 2018
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    Ajuga is hardy in zones 3-9 and prefers part shade-shade. This article should help

    http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ajuga/ajuga-bugleweed.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    October 2, 2018
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    There is a product called Grass B Gon, by Ortho. I'm sure other products are available. It is an herbicide that kills grass but not other plants. Being next to the street, car tires and winds will kick up seeds of all sorts. I wonder if a pre-emergent next spring would help. Ajuga spreads mostly by stolons, not seed so a pre-emergent won't hinder your groundcover.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 2, 2018
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    You can purchase a selective herbicide that targets only the grass. Make sure you read the label carefully and only apply if it says it's safe for your Ajuga.

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    GKH_Susan on
    February 24, 2020
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    Yes, you can grow ajuga in sun or shade.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ajuga/ajuga-bugleweed.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    April 22, 2021
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    You could certainly dig it out and replace the top few inches of soil with a combination of compost and topsoil. Then purchase some of the newer varieties of ajuga or dig some up from your other stands.

    If you are worried about the pathogen infecting new ajuga, you can try one of these:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-evergreen-groundcovers.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 27, 2021
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    It could be! Your photos did not come through, so I am unable to assess the damage.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-grub-worms.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ajuga/ajuga-bugleweed.htm

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