Reeds are not always desirable in a meadow or in the garden. Unfortunately, it is difficult to remove. Below we explain how to get rid of reeds or Chinese reeds by mowing them several times.
How do I remove reeds by mowing?
To remove reeds by mowing, repeat mowing every one to two weeks until the reeds stop growing back. Use secateurs and suitable tools such as a grass cutting blade, bush knife or circular saw blade. Mowing during a rainy period can speed up the process.
It's all in the repetition
Digging up the roots of reeds is extremely time-consuming. An easier alternative to permanently removing reeds is mowing. However, this is not done all at once; You have to mow again and again because: Even reeds give up at some point. Mow the affected area again and again at intervals of one or two weeks until the reeds no longer sprout.
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 the roots will rot. This speeds up the destruction process considerably.
Which tools are suitable for mowing
Before you mow the reeds, you should cut the stalks down to the ground with secateurs (€14.00 on Amazon). If the ornamental grass is already quite large and the blades are therefore wide and gnarled, a conventional lawn mower may not be enough to tackle them. In this case the following are possible:
- Grass cutting blade
- Thicket or chopping knife
- Circular saw blade
