It's all about repetition
That Dig out the roots of reeds is extremely elaborate. A simpler alternative to permanently removing reeds is to mow them. All of a sudden, however, that's not enough; It has to be mowed over and over again, because: Even reeds give up at some point.
Mow the affected area over and over at intervals of a week or two until the reeds stop sprouting.
When is the best time to mow?
It is advisable to mow the reeds at a rainy time if possible. Then there is a chance that water will penetrate the cut stalks and rot the roots. This speeds up the destruction process considerably.
Which tools are suitable for mowing
Before you mow the reeds, you should clean the stalks with a Secateurs Cut down to the bottom. If the ornamental grass is already quite large and the stalks are wide and gnarled, a traditional lawnmower may not be enough to deal with them. In this case the following are possible:
- Grass cutting blade
- Thicket or chopping knife
- Circular saw blade