On Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:30:41 +0100, "Alan Holmes"
wrote:


"David in Normandy" wrote in message
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On 18/06/2012 19:15, Martin wrote:
On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:44:38 +0100, "Ophelia"
wrote:

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.

I've been trying to find someting to kill the ivy, are you saying I can't
use it for that?

If not what can I use?

To kill the ivy that is?

Alan




The waxy leaves of ivy tend to resist glyphosate, just as the coating
on mares tail. I kill ivy by chopping it off about 6 inches above
ground (which generally kills what's above the cut as long as there
isn't an alternative "food source" higher up for it to root into).
Chop mares tail about 2 inches above ground. Then inject glyphosate
into the stump using a syringe (purchase one from your local chemist
but don't let them fob you off with diabetic needles - they're too
narrow and weak to work). Just poke the syringe carefully down into
the centre of the stumpy stem, making sure that you DO NOT hold the
stem with the other hand! If you need to hold the cut stem steady, use
a pair of pliers or something so there's no risk of accidentally
injecting yourself.


Cheers, Jake
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