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Old 23-05-2009, 01:50 AM posted to rec.gardens
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SteveB wrote:
My garden is weedy. I'm tilling it and preparing it to plant. Yeah,
yeah,
yeah, I waited a long time, I know.

I have what seems to be Bermuda grass or a variant. Stuff that has a
spreading root system. Hundreds of other garden variety weeds. I till
and
till, and rake out the weeds and roots, but I know I won't get them all.

I use Roundup on my 2+ acre spread. I have heard that it only kills what
it
comes in contact with, and doesn't work once it hits the soil. I'd like
to
know if it is safe to use in the garden on the weedy areas, or will it
stay
in there after I plant. Other suggestions for weed control that is plant
friendly would be appreciated.

Do like it says on a bottle of laundry stain remover, try on a small
inconspicuous area... common sense again.

Do you really have a two acre garden...... whaddaya growin', 'maters for the
Campbell's kids?