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Sep 3, 2020 2:41 PM CST
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California (Zone 10a)
This weed is spreading on my lawn. What is it and how do I get rid of it organically please? Right now I just pull them by hand

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Sep 4, 2020 1:17 PM CST
Name: Dr. Demento Jr.
Minnesota (Zone 3b)
Spotted Spurge.
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Sep 4, 2020 8:32 PM CST
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California (Zone 10a)
Thanks
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Sep 7, 2020 10:04 PM CST
Name: Dr. Demento Jr.
Minnesota (Zone 3b)
There is no organic method except covering the area with several inches of mulch.
If you can pulling it works best BUT it has a deep root and if you do not get the whole root it will come back.
I try to pull when the ground is quite moist.
At that you pull it and then put down a pre-emergent in spring.
Do this for several years and it will be easy to control if not gone.
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Sep 8, 2020 4:44 PM CST
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California (Zone 10a)
@RpR There's a catch 22. If I put down mulch then the grass won't be able to grow. What is a pre-emergent?
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Sep 8, 2020 5:29 PM CST
Name: Dr. Demento Jr.
Minnesota (Zone 3b)
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