Thread: Weed problem
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Old 22-09-2010, 04:15 PM posted to rec.gardens
Steve B[_6_] Steve B[_6_] is offline
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Default Weed problem

I have what I call a cocklebur. It looks like a tiny star explosion about
1/4" in diameter, and has porcupine spines that stick and burn. The poor
pooch came in this morning with about twenty in her long fur. So, we had
fun getting them out.

I'm going out today (I have two acres) and find them and dig them up. I am
reluctant to use Roundup because the dogs run all over, and we just lost a
pussycat of Lab last Nov. to cancer, so want to go easy on the poisons.

Anyone know what this is? It grows on grassy stalks that have long green
and purple stalks and leaves.

Steve