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Old 30-05-2014, 10:36 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Jonathan Dimblebys knotweed advice

On 30/05/2014 19:56, Kate wrote:
Hi

I was surprised by some advice in this weeks Spectator page 20 from the
broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby:

"Beware of knotweed conmen. You don't need smoothies in Range Rovers,
white boiler suits and goggles who charge more than your house is worth
to get rid of the stuff. The weedkiller Roundup does just as well for a
fraction of the price."

Can this really be true?? I have always heard that it's nearly impossible
to get rid of!

Kate xx

I've experimented with this. Chose a robust stem, cut off 12" from
ground, poked a cane down it to break membrane then filled with
Roundup....stone dead.

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