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 July 19, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
I hired Carteret Lawn Care LLC not only because I needed my lawn mowed, but also because my yard required a major clean-up ( Bushes trimmed, overgrown areas that needed to be done, weeds removed and hauled off, etc ) and I'm here to say they most certainly did not disappoint!! I am just over the...
Carteret Lawn Care LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Mike does all my lawn care needs from mowing to getting rid of weeds and shrubs to fall clean up. He has been doing it for me for approx 2 years. He’s reliable and he’s experienced. I am so grateful for him.
Tree of Life Lawn Care and Home Services
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Reviewed in June 2024
Don is a nice person however he rushed through the job . The garden beds were cleaned out and mulched but two of the native plants I planted were stepped on. The side yard was supposed to be cleaned up but all that was done was weed whacking. Empty bags and yard debris were left on our...
Lee's Yard Works
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Reviewed in June 2024
Have used this service for over 4 years. Patricia and Isaac exceed expectations with cleaning and are completely trustworthy. They are reliable and communicate well. I would highly recommend them.
Monarch Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Great service and well done every time!
Woodland Home Repair
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Reviewed in December 2022
This company is awesome! He gave me a very fair price and dependable service.
Saunders Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2022
Went above and beyond to get the job done. Great service, friendly and highly recommended.
Coastal Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in August 2022
Excellent. Service was great and cleanup was fantastic also. Did not damage any fence or building drop tree in between.
TREE-GONE-OMETRY
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Reviewed in July 2022
Super folks, quick service, excellent work- thanks!
Dog Guard of the Coastal Carolinas
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Reviewed in October 2021
The service was prompt....it actually was a replacement for disposal. Disposal was not listed as a choice. I was very pleased with the whole event.
Horsemen Handyman Services LLC
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Weed Services questions, answered by experts

A spot herbicide for weed control is effective at killing crabgrass and not grass, but it depends on the type of herbicide. Always check the label to ensure that your herbicide is safe for grass but tough on crabgrass. Overall, spot treatment is ideal because it puts fewer herbicides into the soil, which can damage the soil. If you’re wanting a natural remedy to crabgrass that also won’t harm surrounding grass, you can also hand-remove crabgrass or even pour boiling water or 5% vinegar over crabgrass as a spot treatment.

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.

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

Weeds may grow back when pulled out if the root is not completely removed. Invasive weeds can regrow from just a small portion of remaining root, so using a weed-pulling tool can help ensure you remove the entire root. Weeds may grow back faster if roots aren’t fully removed, and incomplete removal could cause them to spread as well.

Noxious weeds can be poisonous or act as an irritant to humans, but not all are directly harmful. However, indirectly, noxious weeds also compete with native species, effectively affecting our local ecosystems of plants, pollinators, and other animals.

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