Lilly of the Valley conundrum

[patricia hilbert]

Lilly of the valley taking over yard. Is there anything we can do about it?
We want grass in the front yard. HELP!!!


Patricia

[wingdesigner]

You'd have to dig out all the roots as it spreads by underground rhizomes. Any little piece left will grow into a new plant. If it's in your entire front yard, you may have to treat it, kill everything, and put down seed or sod. (If we have a lawn/grass forum, try reposting there.)

[patricia hilbert]

wing

Thanks for the info. We dug up a lot of it. Hopefully we will be able to stay on top of it. (there's always the lawnmower, I suppose!)

Patricia

[zone6]

It's funny - my front yard is about half lily of the valley (I've let it spread over the past 16 years), and I wish it was the whole yard! I love the smell when they bloom.