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- Q.Sedge Lawns - I want to put in a sedge lawn where i cannot get my big lawn mower in. I do not ...
- Q.Will Banana Boat Sedge Survive In Polk County, IA? - I have 5 medium size pots. Should I winter inside or will they survive outdoors.
- Q.Sedge Control In Turf Grass Lawns. - How can I get rid of Pensylvanica sedge that is creeping into our lawn from an adjacent community owned drainage ...
- Q.I Live In Zone 5. When Can I Expect My Japanese Ornamental Sedge Grass To Show New Growth? - I planted the low growing variety as a border last spring and loved what it added to the front of ...
- Q.Name Of Plant - I was wondering what type of ornamental grass this is and is it invasive? Tiny plants keep popping up all ...
- Q.Plants Name Please - Hi this plant just apered in my garden I love it I put it in a pot got lots of ...
- Q.Yellow Sedge Is Coming Through My Creeping Jenny, What Can I Do To Get Rid Of The Sedge? - Also will sedgehammer kill my creeping jenny and other flower bed plants? I also have summer sweet, rose's, St john's ...
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Karen Schuster on
February 1, 2018
Minnesota Lake, MN Zone 4Q.sedge lawns
I want to put in a sedge lawn where i cannot get my big lawn mower in. I do not want it to be very tall. Ideas.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
February 1, 2018A.It is best to get sedges that are native to your area. Most places in the US have a native plant nursery near them, just do an internet search. Sedges come in various heights, and have varying moisture, sun and soil requirements. Match your choice to your conditions. Even if rated for dry soil, it benefits from some watering the first year during hot, dry spells. Sedge seed is difficult to work with; it doesn't germinate well so most places offer plugs. If you have acidic soil, consider heathers and heaths which also make a nice groundcover. There is also something called Eco-Grass and Eco-Lawn which is a no-mow fine fescue. Make sure it is appropriate for you location.
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- Asked by
TigerLily on
October 7, 2018
West Des Moines, IA Zone 5Q.Will Banana Boat Sedge survive in Polk County, IA?
I have 5 medium size pots. Should I winter inside or will they survive outdoors.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 9, 2018A.Banana Boat Sedge hardiness is zones 5-9.
In a container you lose 2 zones, so you will need to shelter these in a garage or shed and add insulation around the containers.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 6, 2019Q.Sedge control in turf grass lawns.
How can I get rid of Pensylvanica sedge that is creeping into our lawn from an adjacent community owned drainage ditch where it was planted? I've read that the sedge puts out horizontal rhizomes that allow more and more sedge blades to emerge. We don't want a sedge lawn! I pull them out, but realize they will continue to migrate via the rhizomes. What will stop them?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 6, 2019A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sedge-weeds.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 16, 2021Q.I Live In Zone 5. When Can I Expect My Japanese Ornamental Sedge Grass To Show New Growth?
I planted the low growing variety as a border last spring and loved what it added to the front of my home. Then the plants went dormant in winter, I did not trim back until early this spring as directed. It is now mid-May and there is no sign of green or new growth. Today I decided I would need to replace the plants so I tried to dig one up, but the roots still seemed to be in tact beneath the soil. Please advise.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.They most likely did not make it through winter. Japanese sedge is typically hardy to zone 6 and you are zone 5. You might be able to find a variety that is hardy to zone 4 or 5.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/sedge/growing-japanese-sedge-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
June 5, 2021Q.Name Of Plant
I was wondering what type of ornamental grass this is and is it invasive? Tiny plants keep popping up all over the garden area. Any way to discourage this?
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GKH_Susan on
June 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It may have been a sedge plant. Just keep pulling out the volunteers. If you let any grow and they go to seed, you will get more volunteers.
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June 28, 2021Q.Plants Name Please
Hi this plant just apered in my garden I love it I put it in a pot got lots of seedlings growing. I don't care if its a weed I love I just want know what it is please
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 9, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It looks like a nutsedge, though I've never seen one that tall. :) It is a weed and one that is very hard to eradicate once it spreads.
Here is more:
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/nutsedge/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sedge-weeds.htm
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July 20, 2021Q.Yellow Sedge Is Coming Through My Creeping Jenny, What Can I Do To Get Rid Of The Sedge?
Also will sedgehammer kill my creeping jenny and other flower bed plants? I also have summer sweet, rose's, St john's wort, I know I've more plants in bed but can't remember the names. LOL
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 9, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Because you have so many plants in the same area, I would not recommend chemical means of control. Unfortunately, hand pulling may be the best way to control this without killing your other plants.
Here is an article that will offer more information on getting rid of this grass:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sedge-weeds.htm
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