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Old 22-06-2013, 01:05 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Ground Elder removing!
On 19/06/13 08:46, wrote:
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Mick wrote:
Hi all,
In my small front garden in South UK, despite deep digging and
removing it before planting new shrubs etc there is ground elder
shooting up.

I try and dig down each time and remove the root as far as I can.

Will this weaken it over time or should I use a week killer that is
painted on the leaves? if so which one?

Yes, it will, but I would also use HALF-STRENGTH glyphosate on
the leaves. After some time, they will die. If you repeat that
half-a-dozen times, it will kill it.

Pick theyoungleaves and cook as you would spinach.

There's nothing quite as effective as giving it the belief that you want
it there...

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