On Sat, 4 Jun 2005 17:45:12 +0000 (UTC), "Rob Keel"
wrote:

Martin Brown wrote:

Rob Keel wrote:

Can someone please recommend.

These two requirements are mutually incompatible. A fast acting
weedkiller will fry off the tops without seriously damaging the roots.

You actually want a slow but effective weedkiller like glyphosate for
maximum effect with minimal application. And for specialised tasks
like paths and patios there are specific products with suggestive
names.

Regards,
Martin Brown

Thanks for the info Martin.

How fast? Glyphosate based weedkillers like 'Roundup' appear slow but
in fact for pre-planting/sowing cleanup you can start your soil
preparation about a week after application - provided you applied it
according to the instructions ie. when the weeds are growing well and
have plenty of foliage on them, it will have moved down into the roots
and even if the weeds don't look much damaged they are doomed and you
can do whatever you need to do to prepare your soil. Do remember turf
needs a 'seedbed' just as grass seeds do, don't shortcut this you'll
regret it if you do.
Rod

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