Learn why people trust wikiHow YARD AND OUTDOORS LAWN CARE How to Get Rid of Weeds Without Killing Grass Co-authored by wikiHow Staff Last Updated: March 22, 2021 References Ah, another beautiful day to spend out in your yard—but wait, what’s this? Not weeds in your grass! You may be wondering how you can get rid of those pesky weeds without damaging the grass that you work so hard to maintain. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple ways you can do it. To make it even easier for you, we’ve put together a handy list of things you can do to get rid of the weeds and a few ways you can help keep them from coming back so you can focus on enjoying your yard. Method 1 of 9: Pull them out by the root. Remove small patches by hand for the simplest option. If you have a small lawn or just a few weeds here and there, put on a pair of garden gloves, grasp the base of the weed, and pull the entire plant, including the roots, out of the soil so it doesn’t grow back. If the soil is reall...