Field notes: There's no ducking intensive treatment for quackgrass

My last column elicited several requests for more detailed information on controlling quackgrass. Following is the question from one reader and response. If you have tree, shrub or lawn questions, you may e-mail me at the address at the end of the column. I will respond directly and cover the more common questions in my column.

Dear Doug,

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Field notes: There's no ducking intensive treatment for quackgrass