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    New beds, couch grass

    Hi guys I have very kindly been given a load of plants by my lovely neighbour (need ID but haven't taken pics yet). I potted them up about 4 weeks ago. The problem is that there is a lot of couch grass in with the soil the plants are in. I don't want to introduce this into my new raised beds, how do I get rid of it before I plant them out? Thanks
    Last edited by Bal; 02-06-2014, 09:33 AM.
    Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful
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    You'll have to wash the roots to look to see there is any couch.

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    • #3
      Thanks I was afraid that would be the way. When I replant them should I do it back into pots or straight In to the ground?
      Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful

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      • #4
        Depends on what they are and if they're big enough to plant out yet.

        Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

        Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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        • #5
          Originally posted by chris View Post
          You'll have to wash the roots to look to see there is any couch.
          Couch is easy to spot and easy to pull out: it's not a big job, but well worth doing properly, as any tiny shred of root will turn into a new tussock of couch grass
          All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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          • #6
            Are you sure its Couch grass Bal? Nasty little white spears at the runner ends.

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            • #7
              I would be cautious about possibly introducing couch grass if you don't already have it. Its manageable but is a bit of a pain.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Greenleaves View Post
                Are you sure its Couch grass Bal? Nasty little white spears at the runner ends.
                Hi Greenleaves yes I managed to pull out one bit, it had a reddish base with white roots coming off the base.
                Dogs have masters, cats have slaves, and horses are just wonderful

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                • #9
                  I have also faced this problem. Couch grass is such a pain. I now use the gel weedkiller and apply to offending weed leaves. Precious plant is not affected and cg slowly dies.

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