Ground ivy looks like giant mallow except that it has lobed leaves instead of serrated leaves. It has stubborn runners that are not easy to pull out. There are several types, but all are controllable when growing in turf.

Control: Ground ivy is killed using Ortho Weed-B-Gon or Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed Killer, but you will need to spray several times to get complete control.

These chemicals will not damage the lawn grasses when used properly. As with all broad-leaved weeds, spray in between mowing and do not water for several days.