{"id":548,"date":"2022-11-14T06:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T06:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/?p=548"},"modified":"2022-12-06T12:07:39","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T12:07:39","slug":"how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Kill Orchard Grass In Your Lawn? (Easy Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A well-maintained garden is every home-owners dream. To fulfill that dream, most homeowners care for their gardens with utmost precision and dedication. However, some persistent weeds, such as orchard grass, somehow find their way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have written a easy step by step guide on how to kill orchard grass in your lawn, check it out and you have don&#8217;t have to worry about it anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b5d7f029\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b5d7f029\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn-1.webp\" alt=\"how to kill orchard grass in your lawn tutorial\" title=\"how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn-1.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#What_is_orchard_grass\" title=\"What is orchard grass?&nbsp;\">What is orchard grass?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#How_To_Kill_Orchard_Grass_In_Your_Lawn\" title=\"How To Kill Orchard Grass In Your Lawn?\">How To Kill Orchard Grass In Your Lawn?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#1_Dig_it\" title=\"1. Dig it\">1. Dig it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#2_Use_vinegar\" title=\"2. Use vinegar\">2. Use vinegar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#3_Boiling_water\" title=\"3. Boiling water\">3. Boiling water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#4_Composting\" title=\"4. Composting\">4. Composting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#5_Burning\" title=\"5. Burning\">5. Burning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#6_Pesticides_and_herbicides\" title=\"6. Pesticides and herbicides\">6. Pesticides and herbicides<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#Why_should_you_control_orchard_grass\" title=\"Why should you control orchard grass?&nbsp;\">Why should you control orchard grass?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#How_does_Orchard_Grass_get_on_your_lawn\" title=\"How does Orchard Grass get on your lawn?&nbsp;\">How does Orchard Grass get on your lawn?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#How_to_prevent_Orchard_grass_from_growing_on_the_lawn\" title=\"How to prevent Orchard grass from growing on the lawn?&nbsp;\">How to prevent Orchard grass from growing on the lawn?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#Maintaining_lawn_health\" title=\"Maintaining lawn health\">Maintaining lawn health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#Quality_grass_seeds\" title=\"Quality grass seeds\">Quality grass seeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-kill-orchard-grass-in-your-lawn\/#_New_ground_cover\" title=\"&nbsp;New ground cover\">&nbsp;New ground cover<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-23873a6d gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_orchard_grass\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is orchard grass?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cb614cec\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0ffe41b8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ffe41b8\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p>Orchard grass or Dactylis glomerata are common in gardens and pastures. The major difference between orchard grass and turf grass is that the former grows much faster and forms thick clusters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grass grows quickly, the stem splits at the base, and the grass produces seed tufts to further pollinate. While unkempt grass in your lawn takes away the aesthetics factor, is it the only reason to curb the growth of orchard grass?<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-69a4c22a\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-69a4c22a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-92a5c32d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-92a5c32d\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/What-is-orchard-grass.webp\" alt=\"What is orchard grass\" title=\"What-is-orchard-grass\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/What-is-orchard-grass.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/What-is-orchard-grass-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-507e5cd7 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Kill_Orchard_Grass_In_Your_Lawn\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How To Kill Orchard Grass In Your Lawn<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The method you must select to remove this godforsaken grass from your garden will depend on the amount of this weed growth. A small patch of Orchard Grass on the onset of spring is much easier to remove than a full-length growth. But you can still get rid of this weed by applying a combination of methods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6e89892e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dig_it\"><\/span>1. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dig it<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not keen on using any chemicals in your lawn, hand-digging the grass is one of the options. However, it is labor-intensive and only effective for young growths between mid-spring to early summer when the plant has shallow roots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6f925ad2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6f925ad2\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dig-Orchard-Grass-.webp\" alt=\"Dig Orchard Grass\u00a0\" title=\"Dig-Orchard-Grass-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dig-Orchard-Grass-.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Dig-Orchard-Grass--300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Steps:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffba8\">\n<li>Firstly choose an appropriate weeding tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the tool to dig around the outside of the root cluster. Be careful, and don&#8217;t cut off the roots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now reach the bottom of the roots and pull them out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure no remaining roots are left in the hole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the hole with new turfs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ef935a10 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_vinegar\"><\/span>2. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Use vinegar<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose a store-bought vinegar or a home-based option, remember that you will kill some of the surrounding turfs. White vinegar dies out and takes a few applications to kill off a plant successfully. It also loosens the plant roots and makes way for easy removal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-65262b30\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-65262b30\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Remove-Orchard-Grass-USING-vinegar.webp\" alt=\"Remove Orchard Grass USING vinegar\" title=\"Remove-Orchard-Grass-USING-vinegar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Remove-Orchard-Grass-USING-vinegar.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Remove-Orchard-Grass-USING-vinegar-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffba8\">\n<li>Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spray the orchard grass from the soil to the base of the grass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The grass will turn brown, and you can remove it manually with a weed tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill the space with other grass varieties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c08e3b04 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Boiling_water\"><\/span>3. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Boiling water<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BUeEgR6gA-k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">This technique will work for young grass<\/a> that has not spread far. The process is straightforward &#8211; pour boiling water over the grass in a small area. This will burn the grass on top, and it will then darken. You can remove these dead ends, but the roots will still be alive. You need to repeat the process of the roots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-842cee2e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Composting\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>4. Composting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a popular, cost-effective method where you mow the lawn and then cover it with some board or paper. Spray water over the layer, and apply a layer of compost when the paper becomes soggy. The wet paper layer will kill the grass weed, and the compost will add the required nutrients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f5194720 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Burning\"><\/span>5. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Burning<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Torches and flames is another good option to remove unwanted weed from your lawn. By using this method, you can not only dry the grass but also finish off its roots. However, you must only use fire in a non-inflammable area, like a stone patio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a05da975\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a05da975\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/burning-lawn-grass.webp\" alt=\"burning lawn grass\" title=\"burning-lawn-grass\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/burning-lawn-grass.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/burning-lawn-grass-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To be safe, it&#8217;s best to use the torch after a rainy day. It&#8217;s not advisable to use the touch during drought season. Finally, before starting the operation, check out your local fire regulations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffba8\">\n<li>Get rid of any possible fire hazards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear proper gear- goggles, gloves, shoes, and fire-proof clothes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start your flame weeder after following proper instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the flame for some time till the grass burns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brush the weed away from the stones after they have cooled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4995ddd3 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Pesticides_and_herbicides\"><\/span>6. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Pesticides and herbicides<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also best to use non-selective herbicides like glyphosate, when necessary. However, it&#8217;s best to discuss the option with your local HOA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Get Rid of Orchard Grass in My Lawn\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kq2CgYp9wg8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you end up using herbicides, the following are a few steps to keep in mind:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffba8\">\n<li>&nbsp;Put on gloves and goggles before touching the herbicide pack to read the instructions. If required, mix glyphosate concentrate with the required water proportions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you spray the solution only on the weed and not on the surrounding grass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give some time for the plant to wilt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reapply if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7a9fe28f gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_control_orchard_grass\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why should you control orchard grass?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest problems with orchard grass is its appearance. Though initially, it looks like regular grass, its unprecedented growth rate surpasses any other turf, even when the lawn is mowed regularly. Besides, since this grass is often lighter than other grass varieties, your lawn has a quirky color combination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All these factors make it necessary to control the growth of this disturbing grass, which brings us to the methods to use for the purpose:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b87ac125 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Orchard_Grass_get_on_your_lawn\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How does Orchard Grass get on your lawn?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orchard grass is persistent and might find its way to get into your lawn through many means. The following are the top ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffba8\">\n<li>Through the topsoil from another location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By hay through a seeding job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contaminated grass tufts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollination by birds or other animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mowers &#8211; professional mowers don&#8217;t always clean their blades between mowing lawns and thus often contribute to the spread of orchard grass. This mostly happens when the orchard is wet.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aeration is essential for lawns, but orchard grass seeds can stay viable for 7-10 years and are activated through aeration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9c38ca4f gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prevent_Orchard_grass_from_growing_on_the_lawn\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How to prevent Orchard grass from growing on the lawn?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-70bba896\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-70bba896\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-prevent-Orchard-grass-from-growing-on-the-lawn.webp\" alt=\"How to prevent Orchard grass from growing on the lawn\" title=\"How-to-prevent-Orchard-grass-from-growing-on-the-lawn\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-prevent-Orchard-grass-from-growing-on-the-lawn.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-to-prevent-Orchard-grass-from-growing-on-the-lawn-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b648a5ff gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining_lawn_health\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Maintaining lawn health<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have removed the orchard grass from your lawn, maintaining the lawn is the best way to keep them from coming back. Ensure your turf has strong root growth, balanced nutrients, and overseeing with premium. Quality seeds. You can also seek help from professionals if required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d88315ec gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_grass_seeds\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Quality grass seeds<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The grass seeds you select will play a crucial role in keeping orchard grass at bay. Next time you buy grass seed, observe that most turf seed contains some amount of &#8216;crop seed.&#8217; Orchard grass might simply slip into these mixtures. Thus it&#8217;s best to opt for brands with zero percent crop seeds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0f172f98 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_New_ground_cover\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;New ground cover<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping orchard grass away is challenging, and the continuous effort is extremely toll-taking. You can take a break from it by opting for a separate ground crop. Not only do ground cover plants effectively kill weeds, but they also provide separate aesthetics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple varieties, like creepy thyme, juniper, and oregano. These plants don&#8217;t leave any additional nutrients for weeds to grow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">You May Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/landscaping\/does-bermuda-grass-have-runners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Does Bermuda Grass Have Runners?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/lawn-care\/how-to-turn-yellow-grass-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Turn Yellow Grass Green<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Conclusion:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed tackling orchard grass growth is a tedious task and requires constant care. But the results are rewarding. You only need to pick up an appropriate method and get ready to mill off the weed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A well-maintained garden is every home-owners dream. 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