01-06-2011, 09:48 AM
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First recorded activity by GardenBanter: May 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Lyle[_1_]
On Tue, 31 May 2011 17:30:29 +0000, shopgirl771
wrote:
Read the instructions! Plants absorb glyphosate through the leaves, so
if you cut them back before spraying, all you'll do is kill grass.
You can dig out the central crown of each little bramble if you have
the patience. I once turned a fair-sized patch of brambles into a lawn
without using weedkiller at all. But if you want to use the chemical,
let them grow some nice fresh leaves. Only then cut slots in some
pieces of cardboard or plastic, slip them underneath to protect the
grass, and spray, or apply with a paintbrush.
You'll probably need to repeat the treatment, and you'll get some new
ones germinating from seeds left behind by the old plants, but it's a
winnable battle, I promise you.
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Mike. |
thanks for the tips. i have been very careful in applying weed killer so as not to damage the surrounding grass. its a bit of a surgical experience tbh. lol.
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