Stonecrop sedum eradication - Ask Extension
Help!! As shown in the pictures, I have what I believe to be stonecrop sedum, and it is taking over my yard. Can it be eliminated? If so, what is the...
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Stonecrop sedum eradication #875708
Asked July 02, 2024, 4:40 PM EDT
Help!! As shown in the pictures, I have what I believe to be stonecrop sedum, and it is taking over my yard. Can it be eliminated? If so, what is the best method?
Iosco County Michigan
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It does appear to be mossy stonecrop. Here is some information on controlling it. Rolling the area to help crush the leaves, followed with herbicide can be effective. Be aware that rolling it or tilling it without herbicide will likely cause it to spread more. You also have the option of hand pulling, which can be very effective but time intensive.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/scouting_for_weeds_mossy_stonecrop
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/scouting_for_weeds_mossy_stonecrop
Thank you, that is also what I have read, but was hoping you had a better option. Thank you.
One more question, if we had an excavator come in and remove the top 2-3” of soil , would that eliminate the sedum, or would I still need to spray with a herbicide? Thsnk you.
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On Jul 3, 2024, at 9:49 AM, <personal data hidden> wrote:
Thank you, that is also what I have read, but was hoping you had a better option. Thank you.
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Stonecrop can propagate itself from seed and from extremely small plant parts. Attempting to remove with an excavator may just result in spreading it. Anything that breaks it or chops it will likely spread it around.
