How do I get rid of white bentgrass Agrostis stolonifera in my lawn?

You should always adhere to the following:

  1. The lawn should only be watered once a week.

  2. Pull out or cut out the upper and underground parts of the plant and reseed or

  3. scarify regularly, making sure that the resulting gaps are closed directly with the reseeding.

If the bentgrass spreads too much, we recommend replanting the lawn.

How do I recognize white bentgrass?

The lawn usually looks patchy. When you step on it, it feels as if you are walking on moss. In hot and dry conditions, the bentgrass turns brown quickly.

  • dark blue-green spots in the lawn

  • stolon-forming, long, above-ground, strongly leafy creeping shoots

  • white fine flowers

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