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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stiltgrass is the bane of my existence.[/quote]

Super easy to control. It's an annual, so put out your preemergent of choice when the forsythia bloom. [/quote]

Can you please explain this in plain English for those not familiar with gardening? [/quote] 
DP. Forsythia bloom in early spring, which is when plants and weeds start to wake up from their winter slumber. Use of a preventative herbicide (preemergent) at that time will suppress the growth more effectively then trying to control weeds once they are fully established. 
Stiltgrass is easy to pull out especially after a soaking rain. I’ve been able to control it in my yard with diligent hand weeding.[/quote]

Yes, but some of us don't prefer to use herbicides. You can also cut it (or pull it) before it goes to seed (which is now). Then you can pull what is left and/or smother it with leaf mulch. I've had a lot of success with this but, as stated, if no one else is doing this then their seeds are blowing into other areas.

I will also add, where I've pulled, I've planted agressive native plants (like Obedient Plant and Blackeyed susans) and native ferns. These crowd out the stilt grass. Plus, I am planting natives so win-win.[/quote]

Corn gluten is a natural pre-emergent.[/quote]

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