"Ray Jenkins" wrote in message
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Thanks Pam -- the web site looks good.

My problem is much worse than it looks. The main infestation is just
behind
the fence, in my neighbor's yard, and he seems to have no inclination to
control it.


Then I fear you do have a problem. Here we could report the growth and the
neighour would have to take action.
Meanwhile use Roundup on all your side of the fence and possibly the
effect could spread to his side if there is only one common root system. An
altrnative is to approach your neighbour and discuss a cooperative effort.
Best Wishes. Brian 'flayb' to respond.

"Pam - gardengal" wrote in message
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"Nora" wrote in message
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On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 00:36:56 GMT, Nora
wrote:

That's because it's reading it from your computer. Look at the path
to
your image file:
file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/Desktop/weed/weed.jpg
You need to put your photo on your web server, and link from it
there.

Found it:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze4xpgq/weed/weed.jpg

Now that I can see the image, it is defintely Japanese knotweed,
Polygonum
cuspidatum. This is not an annual but a perennial weed that can become
shrubby in time. Pulling is not the answer - you can actually increase
its
spread by inadvertantly leaving portions of the root rhizomes either
above
or underground. This is a plant that calls for and responds to herbicide
applications, typically repeat applications. As mentioned previously,
control is not easy, but you don't appear to have a huge
problem.....yet.
This link may help:

http://www.co.clark.wa.us/weed/documents/knotweed.pdf


pam - gardengal