Q&A for How to Kill Creeping Charlie

Glyphosate herbicide is a great chemical to kill chickweed at the roots. Another way is to use ammonium sulfate dusted over the chickweed during the pre-dawn hours when there is still dew on the leaves.

The best treatment is a broadleaf herbicide. It is best if it contains the chemicals triclopyr or dicamba.

Denying the creeping charlie of light will suffocate the plant and kill it. This can be achieved with about 2 inches of wood mulch.

Dicamba is used in many types of herbicides, typically broadleaf varieties. Some of them are Southern Ag2, 3-D Amine Weed Killer, and Gordon's Trimec Classic Broadleaf Herbicide.

Creeping charlie will choke out the other plants within the garden, depriving them of water and nutrients. It is not recommended to keep it.

Depriving the creeping charlie light via the method discussed in the article would be the best option to kill the weeds without destroying the garden. As suggested, cut holes in whatever material you are laying on the creeping charlie. Be prepared to reseed the garden.

You can use trimec herbicides to kill Creeping Charlie. It is absorbed best in the fall when the ivy is actively storing nutrients for the winter.

No, Creeping Charlie is considered non-toxic for dogs and cats, although puppies or kittens might have some issues if the plant is ingested.

Yes, most likely herbicide will cause your grass to die around the applied area. Luckily grass grows back rather quickly so you shouldn't have a problem.

Hand-pulling is the best 'organic' way to remove this weed. It is recommended to wear gloves while doing this to prevent an outbreak of rash; some people may have allergic reactions. Dispose of the weed by tossing in the garbage or burning.

Mix one cup of salt with one cup of water, stir until salt is absorbed. Top with a drop or two of liquid dish detergent, like Dawn. Shake and spray. This is time consuming and will also kill any grass that you spray.

Creeping charlie goes by many names. Scientifically it is called Glechoma hederacea, but it's also commonly referred to as ground ivy, alehoof, tunhoof, field balm, and run-away-robin.

Depends on the herbicide. Roundup, for example, will kill most plants it touches. Read the labels on different herbicides to find one that's safe for your grass.

Yes RoundUp will kill grass. You can kill everything with RoundUp and then re-seed your lawn. Just be aware of recent concerns about the health effects of RoundUp on humans; do some research before using it, to make up your own mind.