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Old 18-06-2012, 06:23 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On 18/06/2012 19:15, Martin wrote:
On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:44:38 +0100, "Ophelia"
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Is it selective? I want to use it next to a holly and some other bushes.


It selects almost anything it comes in contact with.


My father sprayed some weeds next to a huge fifty year old clump of
rhubarb and accidentally got some spray on its leaves killing it!

It is vicious stuff, takes no prisoners with few exceptions - ivy
seemingly being one.