Q&A – How do I plant dwarf mondo grass and prevent weeds?
Question:
How do I successfully plant dwarf mondo grass as a lawn alternative while preventing weeds?
Answer:
Dwarf mondo grass is a great, tough ground cover. TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond says mondo grass is not a fast spreading plant but once it spreads it is very tight not allowing many weeds to grow. Until that time you need to take care of the weeds. There are several options: you can manually pull them, use a pre-emergent herbicide like Preen, or put down some mulch. Don’t use landscape fabric because it will keep the mondo grass from spreading.
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How do I successfully plant dwarf mondo grass as a lawn alternative while preventing weeds?
Answer:
Dwarf mondo grass is a great, tough ground cover. TSU Extension Agent Joellen Dimond says mondo grass is not a fast spreading plant but once it spreads it is very tight not allowing many weeds to grow. Until that time you need to take care of the weeds. There are several options: you can manually pull them, use a pre-emergent herbicide like Preen, or put down some mulch. Don’t use landscape fabric because it will keep the mondo grass from spreading.
Related Videos:
Grass Lawn Alternatives
Cut Dwarf Mondo Grass
Related Resources:
Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus