文档介绍：Converting Turf to a Xeriscape Landscape: How To Eliminate a Bermudagrass Lawn Using Glyphosate Item type text; Pamphlet Authors Kelly, Jack Publisher College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) Downloaded 24-Mar-2016 06:50:22 Item License /licenses/by-nc-sa// Link to item http://hdl./10150/144822 How to Eliminate a Bermudagrass Lawn Using Glyphosate Cooperative Extension CONVERTING T URF TO A X ERISCAPE L ANDSCAPE The most dif?cult part of conversion from a lawn to a low water use (xeriscape) landscape is the elimination of a lawn. By removing a bermudagrass lawn, it is estimated that water savings of 50 -75% are possible. Potential water es from the fact that water is applied to a limited amount of total yard space, compared to the greater water needs of a continuous grass-covered area. Also, by planting low water use plants, less maintenance is required and substantial cost savings can be realized. It is dif?cult to eliminate bermudagrass without the use of herbicides. However, care must be taken in selecting the proper chemical. Avoid using soil herbicides that have a long residual activity because they may have unanticipated and devastating consequences. They prevent desirable plant growth for years and affect both the roots and foliage of landscape plants. The easiest to use and safest chemi