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How do I kill creeping Charlie?
Quick answer
Tough lawn weeds like creeping Charlie, wild violet and wild garlic respond best to fall herbicide applications containing triclopyr or similar actives, often repeated. Improve sun and turf density so grass can crowd them out.
Step by step
- 1Spot-treat in fall
- 2Repeat after 2–3 weeks
- 3Improve drainage and light
- 4Overseed thin areas
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