What will kill nutgrass but not grass?

• <div><p>Some of the particular herbicides that work best to get rid of nut grass without <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-kill-grass.htm">killing the grass</a> include Halosulfuron-methyl, mesotrione, sulfentrazone, and metsulfuron. A herbicide like glyphosate would kill nutgrass, but it will kill nearby plants, too.</p></div>

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Last update on June 15, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
First Class service. Thank you!
Wagner & Sons Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Arturo’s Landscaping is as good as it gets. We went through five landscapers until we found this company. Not only do they mow the lawn, but they pull weeds, they’ll do fall and spring cleanup. They’re very knowledgeable about plants and they can help you out when a plant isn’t doing well, what...
Arturo Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2024
I needed some weeding and mulching done, and I found this company through Angi. They came out to give me an estimate on the project, and it was very easy to schedule them. The prices are very reasonable and they did a great job. I would definitely use them again for more landscaping work.
On Pointe Services LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent service from beginning to end!
Michal Bierzynski Construction
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Reviewed in July 2024
I hired them to do some yard maintenance with tall weeds and overgrown beds, and they went above and beyond expectations! They made recommendations and completed all work in a timely manner for a reasonable price. Highly recommend!
JM Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2023
Dupage Lawn has been doing our yard work for the past several years and I would not use any other company! They are extremely professional and courteous in the work they do! We have a little over an acre of land and the guys that come out do an excellent job in lawn mowing and weed whacking plus...
DUPAGE LAWN CARE
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very well. Weeds were pulled. Mulch put down and grass was cut to satisfaction. I will be using this company again and other services they provide
Let Tea Help
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Reviewed in October 2022
Great service. Highly recommend for any pest control issues.
First Choice Pesticides LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Excellent service and will recommend
Amilcar’s Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2021
Since we just hired J&G and he has only been here one time, it's hard to rate them. They were on time, did a good job on the weeds with weed wacker. We requested they use a push mower because there are many exposed tree roots and they did a good job on the grass. We look forward to seeing them...
J & G Landscaping
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Weed Services questions, answered by experts

The safest method to avoid killing your turf grass is hand pulling Johnsongrass. You can also apply vinegar for a safer herbicide, but it will still burn your lawn if it gets on it.

There are several ways to kill poison ivy permanently. The trick is to keep it from coming back. Herbicides and natural remedies are highly effective for killing existing poison ivy plants. However, plant and root parts left behind can easily create new sprouts that turn into full-grown plants. The only way to permanently get rid of poison ivy is to be patient and diligent until all traces of the plant are dead and gone.

DIY solutions often lack precise formulation and distribution, potentially leading to lawn damage. Professional treatments optimize results with targeted applications.

Some of the particular herbicides that work best to get rid of nut grass without killing the grass include Halosulfuron-methyl, mesotrione, sulfentrazone, and metsulfuron. A herbicide like glyphosate would kill nutgrass, but it will kill nearby plants, too.

Yes, dandelions are considered perennial, broadleaf weeds.

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