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"Pat" wrote in message
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Anyone suggest good sprayable weedkiller for perennial weeds - mainly
vineweed ( at least I think its that ) which grows in borders - pulls
up easy but thin roots go down a long way ......... also thick rooted
dandelion type weeds that are hard to get at that go under walls of
house etc. Tried Weedol without much luck . Is * Roundup* any better?
Or is there something unbranded I could get better results with

Thanks for any help
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'Roundup' is by far the best for your bindweed?. It takes quite a
time to work so don't rush out expecting results overnight~ as with
Grammoxone. Roundup eventually kills the roots and only re-apply,if needed,
after a wait of four weeks. It is as near harmless as any weedkiller can be.
If you ever doubt its efficacy, then 'just accidentally' brush your most
treasured plant with it!! [But don't!!]
Any farmer friend would let you have an egg-cup full of 'Agricultural
Strength' Roundup~~ there is a difference I'm sure. [Sufficient for two
gallons]
For local application I add it to a weak wall-paper paste and apply with
a brush or gloved hand.
Don't try to remove bindweed by digging~~ it's the best method of
propagating it!
Best Wishes Brian.