How do I control Bermuda around flower beds?

JLH – posted 16 August 2003 20:52

Please, help! I’m tired of trying to keep the bermuda grass out of my flower beds and away from young trees. I’ve tried pulling/digging and round-up but it seems like a constant struggle. What types of border material seems to control bermuda the best? I’ve tried the green metal edging and the black plastic edging. Our new home has the concrete (poured, colored and stamped to look like bricks) edging but today I noticed bermuda! Thanks in advance for any advice.

Dchall_San_Antonio – posted 18 August 2003 01:53

A solid concrete curb, four inches deep and four inches across should work. That will give you something nice to edge against.