Advice on removing weeds in Azalea beds [View all]

[AndyA]

I read that Azaleas have shallow roots, and to not cultivate or dig around them as the roots may be damaged. I bought a house late last year, and this year there's a huge crop of stuff growing in the beds, all around and even coming up inside the Azaleas in a few places.

How do I get rid of this stuff? I'm afraid to dig them out, as I don't want to hurt the Azaleas. Should I use something like Roundup instead? I know Roundup is bad, but I read to apply Roundup to a cotton swab, then put it on the leaves of whatever you want to kill.

Would appreciate any advice, not really a gardener but I guess I need to learn or my yard is going to be a mess.

Thanks in advance.