On 24/10/2014 15:57, Malcolm Race wrote:
I have been lurking here for a few weeks and would now like to tap your
not inconsiderable collective knowlege.
I have two problem weeds, one in each of my two lawns. Both have been
treated with Verdone and a spray on spot weeder with no effect. The
first is
https://www.dropbox.com/s/41828lh67k..._1921.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zj1bm8c9rr..._1922.JPG?dl=0
This one has purple flowers looking somewhat like clover
and the second is
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tudftpbyxs..._1923.JPG?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5qeeo1g96g..._1924.JPG?dl=0
The foliage is purple and seems to shed water - it spreads readily.
I appreciate that one answer is to dig it all up and re-seed but the
second covers a considerable area and appears to spread from the
smallest fragment
TIA
Malcolm Race
Many thanks for your prompt and detailed replies. My worst fears are
confirmed - dig it out seems to be the best option in both cases :-)
Malcolm