What herbicide is best for orchard grass control?

• <div><p>Glyphosate and other non-selective herbicides can kill orchard grass, but they will also kill the surrounding plants. Also, not all areas allow the use of glyphosate due to its environmental impact—<a href="https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/glyphosate">which the EPA describes</a> as a "potential risk to terrestrial and aquatic plants and birds, and low toxicity to honeybees." Consider mechanical removal to target the plants specifically.</p><p></p></div>

Is pulling weeds a waste of time?

• <div><p>No, definitely not. Pulling weeds by hand is the single most effective way to remove them because you're eliminating the entire plant—roots and all—so it won’t have a chance to grow or spread. Setting time aside a few times per week to pull weeds can keep them at bay. If the number of weeds gets overwhelming, then you can resort to other methods. </p></div>

What should I put under the deck to prevent weeds?

• <div><p>Landscape fabric and a few inches of gravel should be enough to put under a deck to prevent weeds from flourishing. If you don’t want to invest the time and money on a project like this, you can regularly spray the area underneath your deck to kill weeds.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2026
excellent service very pro service would recommend to any one
K&A Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
Excellent customer service. Easy to deal with.
Maine Septics
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Reviewed in June 2025
Brown and son’s were prompt in responding, extremely helpful and did a great job on our yard. I am very pleased with the service they provided. Our lawn was severely overgrown and after Brown and son’s assistance, it looked like a new yard. The grass was well cut and weed whacked. Would highly...
Brown and Son's Property Management
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Reviewed in November 2024
They provide great service and quality products
New Fence
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Reviewed in June 2024
Well, they didn't waste any time talking or drinking the coffee I offered. Before I knew it all the weeds were gone with the leaves and the mulch was all put down! They made my back field look like a lawn again! The painter they sent in made quick work of my bathroom. Thanks Double Jays!!
Double Jays Landscaping
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Reviewed in February 2024
Excellent service. Nate is an absolute wealth of knowledge. I would 100% recommend his services
Ice Cream Solutions of New England LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Did a great job! I mowed and trimmed my lawn and also did some weeding in my back yard. I have hired him for multiple jobs. I would recommend this service to anyone looking for a quick and efficient mowing and trimming job.
AB Landscaping & Power Washing
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Reviewed in February 2023
Great service. Used their dumpster rental service to clean out my Mother in Laws house. Picked and delivered on time and went the extra mile.
Southern Maine Roll-Off
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Reviewed in September 2022
Did a good job. Did not weed whack before sealing.
Christopher Normile Contracting
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Reviewed in February 2022
Excellent service at a fair price.
Custom Hardscape Creations
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Weed Services questions, answered by experts

Glyphosate and other non-selective herbicides can kill orchard grass, but they will also kill the surrounding plants. Also, not all areas allow the use of glyphosate due to its environmental impact—which the EPA describes as a "potential risk to terrestrial and aquatic plants and birds, and low toxicity to honeybees." Consider mechanical removal to target the plants specifically.

No, definitely not. Pulling weeds by hand is the single most effective way to remove them because you're eliminating the entire plant—roots and all—so it won’t have a chance to grow or spread. Setting time aside a few times per week to pull weeds can keep them at bay. If the number of weeds gets overwhelming, then you can resort to other methods.

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.

Yes, organic herbicides and natural prevention methods reduce chemical use.

Landscape fabric and a few inches of gravel should be enough to put under a deck to prevent weeds from flourishing. If you don’t want to invest the time and money on a project like this, you can regularly spray the area underneath your deck to kill weeds.

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