"Lu" wrote in message
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What is the best way to get rid of these damned (and painful! )
weeds? We
keep finding new ones that are growing among well established and
bushy
plants, so digging them up is impossible - and the roots on them
stop us
pulling them out.........help please - before I get prickled to
death!

Spray or sprinkle glyphosate on the leaves, but protect the desired
plants from contact with it.
You will have to repeat two or three times at fortnightly intervals.

Franz