"hayley" wrote in message
what's the best (if any) way to get rid of this quickly please? TIA

Two successful methods I've heard of...
1. Cut each stem in turn and using a small funnel pour strong weedkiller
(SBK Brushkiller) down the hollow stem. This gets directly down to the roots
and will kill the plant.
2. Mow the plants off and keep doing it as soon as you see growth. This will
take a season or two.


Ensure you dispose of the cuttings properly, contact your Council for
advise. The slightest bit containing a node will root again. Never dump it.

--
Bob

www.pooleygreengrowers.org.uk/ about an Allotment site in
Runnymede fighting for it's existence.