- 1). Locate the ribbon grass growing in your lawn and flower beds. Drive a shovel underneath the grass to completely remove. Throw the ribbon grass away or burn.
- 2). Spread mulch over the areas where the ribbon grass was growing in flower beds. Apply at least 6 inches of mulch in these areas to prevent leftover seeds from germinating. Keep the mulch over these areas for one growing season.
- 3). Broadcast your lawn's grass seeds over the former ribbon grass areas. Spread 1/8 inch of dirt over your grass seeds and water thoroughly.
- 4). Water the newly planted grass seeds four times a day with a light mist from the garden hose until the grass reaches 1 inch in height. Return to your regular lawn watering routine.
- 5). Hand-pull any existing ribbon grass that sprouts from the lawn or garden bed. Monitor these sites for the entire growing season.
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