How to get rid of elephant grass

Is it enough to cut off the giant Chinese reed?

It is not enough to cut off the giant Chinese reed once, it grows back again relatively quickly. But if you do it regularly at short intervals close to the ground cut, then the plant slowly leaches out. It has no strength to form new rhizomes and eventually dies. But you need a lot of patience for this.

Are there any chemical agents against Chinese reeds?

Of course, there are also chemical means for removing (giant) Chinese reeds, but for the sake of your garden and your family you should not use them. The toxins it contains also harm other plants and the animals that live in your garden. It can also get into the groundwater and become dangerous for humans.

How do I get the roots out of the ground?

In order to remove all roots, the only thing you can do is dig it up and do it thoroughly. If your Chinese reed is still relatively young, then the work is fairly manageable. The older the plant gets, the stronger and longer the rhizomes are. You can

up to two meters deep will. So completely removing the reeds is a lot of work.

How fast does Chinese reed grow?

Like all other Miscanthus varieties, the giant Chinese reed is one of the very fast-growing plants. The average growth is given as up to five centimeters per day. The reed, also known as elephant grass, can quickly reach its maximum height of three to four meters.