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Hello, I have a barberry bush shrub that has been taken over by grass. How do I get rid of the grass? Is there some sort of method? I cannot dig it a...
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Master gardener question grass overtaking shrub #870061
Asked May 25, 2024, 1:19 PM EDT
Hello, I have a barberry bush shrub that has been taken over by grass. How do I get rid of the grass? Is there some sort of method? I cannot dig it all out as it’s really entrenched in the shrub. see picture
if I have to dig it out, how do I replant the barberry to make it successfully root again
Deschutes County Oregon
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Hi Marie,
Thanks for emailing your photos. Looks like the Master Gardeners emailed you a response. Let me know if you have any further questions!
Lisa
Lisa Cowan
Outreach Program Coordinator – Community Horticulture Program
Oregon State University
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