zoisia grass is going right through my driveway

reg1na25 – posted 22 July 2002 12:20

I planted a few plugs given to me and it is now growing under my blacktop driveway. The driveway is cracking and pieces are coming off. Can anyone suggest anything??????? Please help!!!

ReginaNJ

wdrake – posted 23 July 2002 15:44

Not sure I fully understand your situation, but here is what (I think) I would do.Edge or vertically cut (3 or 4 inches deep if you can) the grass two or three inches back from the drive. Spray the grass in that 2 or 3 inch strip with Roundup. Also spray grass that pushes through the blacktop.

rmcdowell40 – posted 30 July 2002 20:23

I had the same problem a few years ago. My solution was to dig a six-inch trench down the side of the driveway about 2 or 3 feet from the driveway. I dug out all the grass I could then sprayed the ground with Roundup. I then placed heavy plastic edging in the trench to stop any future encroachment from the zoysia. I planted liriope in the space between the driveway and the zoysia. Mulched heavily. It’s been 3 years and so far the zoysia has not penetrated the edging.

grinch1718 – posted 23 March 2004 17:12

Is the zoysia grass a problem to control? I am thinking of putting some plugs around our pool area. I really do not want to be replacing any of it due to the grass. Any advice?