Controlling Lesser Celandine and Garlic Weeds

Lesser celandine is one of the toughest broadleaf weeds to eliminate, other than using glyphosate (commonly known as Roundup) which I don't like to use since eliminates desirable plants too.   Last year, I found a broadleaf weed killer (Bonide Brush Killer) that works on lesser celandine that does not damage the grass. Last year, it cut back some patches, but did not eliminate completely since I applied it late in the growth cycle.  I will be using it again this year, but earlier.

Bonide Brush Killer also did work well on completely eliminating garlic, which has been plaguing one area for many years, since no other weed killer worked without also killing the grass.

Disclosure:  I received no compensation from Bonide for writing this post.

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