[APWG] Any experience with removing nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)?==keep digging

[craig at astreet.com]

Dear Patricia,

If you do not want to use herbicides, keep digging and sift soil through
1/2-1" mesh screen to catch all of the bulbs.  Sincerely,  Craig Dremann
(650) 325-7333

> Apparently, we have nutsedge in our plant pollinator garden!
>
> The first shoots have been pulled by hand but there is a concern that the
> bulblets will remain and take over.
>
> Appreciate your thoughts on best practices.
>
> Thank you,
> Patricia
>
> Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
> Botanist, US Fish & Wildlife Service-Division of Scientific Authority
> Chair, Plant Conservation Alliance-Medicinal Plant Working Group
> 703-358-1708 x 1753
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