How to Remove Sawgrass

Sawgrass is a fast-growing plant with serrated edges that spreads easily in yards once it appears. This stiff grass is easily distinguishable from the surrounding grass by its texture and saw-like blades. Simply treating with a chemical product to kill the grass typically only kills the top blades and not the root system. Dealing with the grass promptly upon identification increases the chances of removing it fully before it spreads.

Shovel
Gloves
Trash bag
2-by-4 scrap lumber
Herbicide

Instructions

- 1
  Dig around the sawgrass approximately 2 inches around on all sides using a shovel to a depth of 6 inches. This should reach the root system of the grass and ensures that you remove the majority of the roots that will cause the grass to regrow.
- 2
  Lift the loosened sawgrass by grasping it securely at the base of the stem with one hand and supporting the roots and dirt with the other. Carefully place the plant into a trash bag.
- 3
  Fill the hole left in the ground with new soil. Tamp it down with a scrap of 2-by-4 lumber so it is compacted level to the surrounding soil.
- 4
  Cover the ground with a herbicide formulated to target plants like sawgrass. Apply it according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 5
  Check the area repeatedly for the next 30 days and treat new appearances of sawgrass as soon as it shows signs of growth. Use herbicide or dig it out.

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