Sedges Have Edges

Weeds in the sedge family have triangular stems, which is where the
common (at least to me) expression "sedges have edges" comes from

Sedges are a triangular stemmed, mat forming weeds seen in the picture to the right.

 There are different types of sedges that can usually be identified by their underground plant parts. Sedges present a problem for golf courses, because during wet, warm weather, they can grow vertically faster than the turf, but can also overtime form dense mats that compete with the turf. We have started spraying sedge in high profile areas (around the putting green) and will focus more of our efforts toward its control once we complete our broadleaf weed spray tomorrow.

Chemical control of nutsedge