Roundup around roses
 

I'm about to give up on pulling weeds from my
rose beds and start applying Roundup selectively
(and very very carefully).

My concern is the humidity, which is currently 74%.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that it's not
a good idea to apply Roundup near plants you
want to keep if the humidity is over 50%.

Anyone out there have experiences to share about
Roundup and roses?

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8

"Gail Futoran" You're digging it
round, when it aughta Be SQUARE

I'm about to give up on pulling weeds from my
rose beds and start applying Roundup selectively
(and very very carefully).

My concern is the humidity, which is currently 74%.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that it's not
a good idea to apply Roundup near plants you
want to keep if the humidity is over 50%.

Anyone out there have experiences to share about
Roundup and roses?

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8

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I used to be a spray guy in the late 80's another way to apply round
up is on a wick, instead of spraying if you want to be careful.

Round-up can kill trees too.
up to IIRC a 1/4" trunk or so.


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"Dennis" wrote in message
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"Gail Futoran" You're digging it
round, when it aughta Be SQUARE

I'm about to give up on pulling weeds from my
rose beds and start applying Roundup selectively
(and very very carefully).

My concern is the humidity, which is currently 74%.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that it's not
a good idea to apply Roundup near plants you
want to keep if the humidity is over 50%.

Anyone out there have experiences to share about
Roundup and roses?

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8

\
I used to be a spray guy in the late 80's another way to apply round
up is on a wick, instead of spraying if you want to be careful.

Round-up can kill trees too.
up to IIRC a 1/4" trunk or so.

Ok, thanks. My husband recommends using
one of those things for washing dishes with
a little reservoir and sponge on one end. Sounds
similiar to your "wick" recommendation.

Gail

If you use a sprayer with a want, put an inverted plastic cup on the end and
touch the cup opening to the stuff you want to get rid of.

The cup acts a shield and restricts the area of application.

Tim


"Gail Futoran" wrote in message
...
"Dennis" wrote in message
...
"Gail Futoran" You're digging it
round, when it aughta Be SQUARE

I'm about to give up on pulling weeds from my
rose beds and start applying Roundup selectively
(and very very carefully).

My concern is the humidity, which is currently 74%.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that it's not
a good idea to apply Roundup near plants you
want to keep if the humidity is over 50%.

Anyone out there have experiences to share about
Roundup and roses?

Gail
near San Antonio TX Zone 8

\
I used to be a spray guy in the late 80's another way to apply round
up is on a wick, instead of spraying if you want to be careful.

Round-up can kill trees too.
up to IIRC a 1/4" trunk or so.

Ok, thanks. My husband recommends using
one of those things for washing dishes with
a little reservoir and sponge on one end. Sounds
similiar to your "wick" recommendation.

Gail

"Tim Tompkins" wrote in message
...
If you use a sprayer with a want, put an inverted plastic cup on the end
and
touch the cup opening to the stuff you want to get rid of.

The cup acts a shield and restricts the area of application.

Tim

Cool! That is something I will definitely do.
Thanks, Tim.

Gail

Just be careful about drips, shake the wand and cup before moving it and
keep it near the ground.

Tim

"Gail Futoran" wrote in message
...
"Tim Tompkins" wrote in message
...
If you use a sprayer with a want, put an inverted plastic cup on the end
and
touch the cup opening to the stuff you want to get rid of.

The cup acts a shield and restricts the area of application.

Tim

Cool! That is something I will definitely do.
Thanks, Tim.

Gail

"Tim Tompkins" wrote in message
...
Just be careful about drips, shake the wand and cup before moving it and
keep it near the ground.

Will do. :)

Gail