Pretty much got rid of all of the dallis grass in my yard by digging it out. After a rain, used a small shovel and dug out the clumps along with the roots. Don't have to dig deep. Actually, just use the shovel to slice the dirt under the roots and the clump pulls right out. Does not leave a big hole and good grass takes over. Took forever the first time but pretty much have it under control now. Whatever you do, do not let the long stems develop seeds on the ends. Pull out all of the stems whenever you see them growing until you can dig out the clumps.

This is a grass and not a weed. Roundup will kill it but it will also kill all of the other grasses around it. Weed killers will not stop it.

Word of advice, if you ride a recreational vehicle in a field with dallis grass, be sure to not ride the vehicle in your yard until the vehicle has been hosed off of all of the seeds that may have become attached to it. Remember to not wash the seeds off in your yard also.

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Posted by Geauxtiga

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Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 5/30/13 at 4:34 pm to LXIXER

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This is a grass and not a weed. Roundup will kill it but it will also kill all of the other grasses around it. Weed killers will not stop it.

I think you're confusing grass and broad leaf with "weed". Grass, in a garden, for example, is a weed. St. Augustine in my yard is also a weed.

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Word of advice, if you ride a recreational vehicle in a field with dallis grass, be sure to not ride the vehicle in your yard until the vehicle has been hosed off of all of the seeds that may have become attached to it. Remember to not wash the seeds off in your yard also.

Very good advice.