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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to get rid of spurge on lawns – expert tips to deal with this invasive weed

A garden fork in a lawn.

Spurge can be the scourge of many households. It is an aggressive and fast-spreading weed that grows widely. Spurge commonly invades lawns - it also attacks flower beds, driveways, and more - and can be tricky to treat if it takes hold.

One spurge plant can produce thousands of seeds, some of which can remain dormant in the soil for months or years before sprouting. Spurge is capable of overpowering existing grass and spreading rapidly throughout a lawn.

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