Safe alternative to glyphosate for killing grass - Ask Extension
What can I use instead of glyphosate to kill unwanted grasses and other non-broadleaf weeds?
Knowledgebase
Safe alternative to glyphosate for killing grass #868988
Asked May 18, 2024, 9:16 AM EDT
What can I use instead of glyphosate to kill unwanted grasses and other non-broadleaf weeds?
Boulder County Colorado
Expert Response
I think the above question is very specific and detailed. However, I do have one additional question, the answer to which I can't find on your website: What fertilizer do you recommend for perennials and when and how often should it be applied?
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to us. We're happy to help you in your search for other ways to kill weeds besides glyphosate.
Here is a wonderful resource with a list of alternatives:
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2020/03/Natural-Herbicides-for-Landscape-Weed-Management-2018.pdf
I hope this is helpful information, but if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us again.
CSU Extension Boulder County Master Gardener
Thank you for reaching out to us. We're happy to help you in your search for other ways to kill weeds besides glyphosate.
Here is a wonderful resource with a list of alternatives:
https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2020/03/Natural-Herbicides-for-Landscape-Weed-Management-2018.pdf
I hope this is helpful information, but if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us again.
CSU Extension Boulder County Master Gardener
So, long story short - there is no good alternative! I’m sorry to see this!
On May 22, 2024, at 8:42 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Dear Rod,
It looks like another MG answered your question about alternate ways to remove grass (& other monocots). Here is a different fact sheet. https://www.xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/18-002_01_XercesSoc_Organic-Site-Prep-Methods-Overview_web3pg.pdf
Please LMK if there are other unanswered questions.
Thanks,
pam
CMG
It looks like another MG answered your question about alternate ways to remove grass (& other monocots). Here is a different fact sheet. https://www.xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/18-002_01_XercesSoc_Organic-Site-Prep-Methods-Overview_web3pg.pdf
Please LMK if there are other unanswered questions.
Thanks,
pam
CMG
Thank you, Pam. I have never even heard of solarization, but that is especially interesting for some of my rocky landscape! I am excited to try it on some of the larger areas where it seems that all our local, native weeds meet to socialize and grow!
On May 24, 2024, at 10:43 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
