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Garden Q&A: How should I deal with rushes growing in my lawn?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Garden Q&A: How should I deal with rushes growing in my lawn? — Rushes in a lawn are almost always a symptom, not the real problem. File pictures

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 - 19:04

Peter Dowdall

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How do I deal with rushes in my lawn?

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