Dichondra

Garden Problems , Lawn Problems

Dichondra (also known as kidney weed or Mercury Bay) is a low-growing mat forming plants that often invades grass lawns.

Identify the problem
Dichondra is a small, low-growing, mat forming plant with kidney shaped leaves that often invades grass lawns. In grass lawns it is a weed but some people grow it as the lawn and then grass might be regarded as the weed.
How to solve the problem
In lawns
- Apply a selective herbicide such as LawnPro Turfclean Ultra, LawnPro Turfclean, or All-in-1.
- For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
- The addition of Dye & Stick will improve effectiveness of sprays and reduce waste.
In garden beds
- Use Weed Weapon Extra Strength or Rapid Action to kill off the top growth. It controls clover within 7-10 days and is an ideal product for use around established trees and shrubs. It is inactive in the soil so planting can be safely carried out soon after treatment.
- If you wish to more effectively prevent regrowth, apply Weed Weapon Preventer granules. This is a selective pre-emergent herbicide which penetrates deep into the soil so do not plant seeds or sensitive plants into treated soil within 3 months of application.
- For a fast acting organic solution use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Natural Power.
- For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
In Paths and Driveways
- For long term control on paths and driveways use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Long Term. This will kill a wide range of weeds and prevent regrowth for up to 12 months.
- For a fast acting organic solution use Kiwicare Weed Weapon Natural Power.
- For best results apply spray in Spring and Autumn when weeds are growing.
Did you know?
- Dichondra is also known as kidney weed and Mercury Bay weed.
- There are two species in New Zealand; the native Dichondra repens and the introduced Dichondra micrantha.