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Old 14-01-2008, 04:12 PM posted to rec.gardens
Bill R Bill R is offline
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Default Killing off Wild Garlic

TiredGardener wrote:

I have wild garlic all over my yard. In the grass, tangled in with my
tulips and daffs, around the roses, in the side walk. Literally
everywhere it can grow. Pulling it up is not working, and from what
I'm reading, it usually doesn't. Roundup is supposed to work, but I
prefer a more environmentally friendly option.


Anyone have any good ideas?

Thanks,

Jason

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I gave up years ago trying to get completely rid of it. I do pull it up
from my gardening beds and that works fairly well there. For stuff
growing in the grass I just keep it trimmed and it really doesn't bother
me. Around sidewalks a good organic solution is 5 percent vinegar (not
the "watereed down" stuff). It is a good idea to trim it before you
spray it so that the surface is broken and the spray can penetrate.
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