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Sacha[_3_] · 29-07-2008, 06:18 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

On 29/7/08 17:35, in article ,
"tbg" wrote:

Hi,

I have several occurrences of a weed known as "Selfheal" in my lawn.
It has not reached the point where it is becoming rampant but I have
pulled up approximately 20 of the spreading web like shoots that I
have so far located.

On reading a bit about it I think I need to take some positive action
now rather than later to control the weed.

Can anyone please recommend an efficient treatment that I can purchase
in the UK to get rid of the "Selfheal" that will not compromise my
lawn.

It's not a weed, it's a wild flower and is called Selfheal because it's used
to cure mouth ulcers and sore throats. It's a little ironic to think that
others might pay quite a lot of money for a wild flower garden containing
it! Perhaps you could allow at least a little patch to flourish?
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Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon