Can't select static mesh after foliage painting?

I’m still having the same problem. Every time I try and select a static mesh in the 3d viewport it selects the entire foliage for my level. I need to be able to deselect it or something. I know this is a really basic question I’m asking but how do I change back to being able to select static meshes in the 3d viewport. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for viewing. =)