SW bermuda grass infestation..

[AZ8theist]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by muriel_volestrangler (a host of the DU Community Help forum).

In Arizona, Bermuda grass is quite common. It is actually a weed, but when manicured it can make a nice lawn.
However, it's infesting my garden. Anybody have any idea on how to get rid of the grass without killing the flowers in the garden?

[TexasProgresive]

1. You can thank Ag extension experts for Bermuda.

It is a very tenacious grass spreading by seed and rhyzomes. The rhyzomes can travel underneath pavement as much as 30'. You might contact your local state agriculture people. Sorry to no be very helpful.

[Xipe Totec]

2. Plant natives

Bermuda grass can't survive in Arizona's natural climate.

[alfie]

3. Unfortunately you have to dig, dig, dig, ad nauseum

We have it creeping in from our neighbors yard and it has been impossible for us to eradicate. It will come up through the tiniest of holes in the cardboard and mulch we lay down after we have cleared an area out and it will spread then almost overnight. It is nasty stuff.

[muriel_volestrangler]

4. Locking - this forum is meant for people asking questions on how to use DU

not 'help in general'. I suggest you repost this in the Gardening group, or maybe the Lounge. Thanks.