removing river reeds (forum)

Kris (loveshack) starts with ...
I live on the Murray River and have a problem with river reeds growing in my lawn and river frontage. I have tried glysophosphate, chopping them down, digging them out but they still persist. The problem is I cannot dig out all the tubers so they persist. Any suggestions for permanent removal of the reeds?

Time: 29th April 2014 9:03am

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MaryT says...
Kris, How fortunate are you to live on a river front! I am sorry to hear that you have been trying to kill the reeds - they are vital to the health of the river and the well being of YOUR property and environment.

The reed beds purifies the water in the river and thereby revitalise your soil. I know you want to enjoy a lawn that runs into the river but that reed bed is also there to prevent flooding of your property. Its natural environment is by the river side so it will grow well there, unless there is a drought.

You can also harvest the reeds for fuel as they do in Europe. Putting poison on it and thereby the river and environment would be unwise.

Time: 29th April 2014 11:13am

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sternus1 says...
Kris, if you get rid of the reeds the bank will gradually erode up to your doorstep. Live and let lives on this one.

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Time: 29th April 2014 12:03pm

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Jantina says...
Wise words from MaryT and sternus1.

Time: 29th April 2014 3:23pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Exactly what kind of reeds ??
Most I can think of like wet sites.
I agree with sentiment of above comments, but maybe you can restrict the reeds by increasing drainage of your lawn or watering less ?? The reeds mighy stay where they belong.

Time: 30th April 2014 9:31am

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MaryT says...
True, I agree with jakfruit etiquette's suggestion. The reeds wouldn't grow where there is no water. I can only imagine that you irrigate the lawn and created a boggy area that attract reeds.

Time: 30th April 2014 9:50am

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Kris (loveshack) says...
Problem with the reeds is the snakes that love to live in them.... brown and tiger snakes. Not keen on them around my free ranging chickens

Time: 4th July 2015 12:16am

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