What can I use to get rid of crabgrass without harming groundcover?

[SheltieLover]

I detest chemicals, but this crabgrass (just a small patch) is very problematic as it grows about 100 xs quicker than the rest of the lawn.

Tyia!

Ps: Bonus if such a product exists that is not harmful to animals, bees, etc.

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Claw it out with a weeder

I used crab grass killer long ago, results were less than mixed. Maybe they've made improvements?

Another trick is to cut the grass high so the taller varieties squeeze out the crabgrass.

Or just pull the seeds when they appear to cut down on next year.

[SheltieLover]

3. Ty

Neither is an option for me, but tyvm.

[niyad]

2. From what I read: manual (especially after nice rain), vinegar+dish soap+

salt, or boiling water.

[SheltieLover]

4. Tyvm

[niyad]

5. It was also suggested to aerate if possible. Seems soil compaction

exacerbates the problem. I used to use an old pair of high heels. Some use golf shoes, but the cleats do not go deeply enough. They work fine, however, if one is just sowing clover!

[SheltieLover]

6. Ty

[GreatGazoo]

7. A stirrup hoe if it is small

a spade if it is bigger. I try to get under it with a shovel and then pull it out.

[SheltieLover]

9. Ty

[Ponietz]

8. Boiling water narrow spout

repeat

[SheltieLover]

10. Ty