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Destruction Of A Hardy Perennial
I wish to destroy a hardy perennial that is growing under a summerhouse.
Even though I laid weed supressant sheeting under the summerhouse, I still have a problem. Any ideas as to what a good commercial weedkiller that I can use, or of any other method? |
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Saxman wrote: I wish to destroy a hardy perennial that is growing under a summerhouse. Even though I laid weed supressant sheeting under the summerhouse, I still have a problem. Any ideas as to what a good commercial weedkiller that I can use, or of any other method? Dig it out. |
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"La Puce" wrote in
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Saxman wrote: Dig it out. That's impossible. Ok. I was in a very silly mood today. What perennial is it?! Lets see what it is and then perhaps we might find the right solution. |
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La Puce wrote: Saxman wrote: Dig it out. That's impossible. Ok. I was in a very silly mood today. What perennial is it?! Lets see what it is and then perhaps we might find the right solution. Roundup's your only man. Cat(h) (says the woman who got addicted to it while fighting ground elder) |
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Cat(h) wrote:
Roundup's your only man. Cat(h) (says the woman who got addicted to it while fighting ground elder) That's one thing I want the stuff for. Will you relate your experience in using it for ground elder? |
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Chris Bacon wrote: Cat(h) wrote: Roundup's your only man. Cat(h) (says the woman who got addicted to it while fighting ground elder) That's one thing I want the stuff for. Will you relate your experience in using it for ground elder? Spray on a dry and calm day, v. carefully if there are plants you want to keep anywhere in teh vicinity. Make sure the weeds are in the middle of their growing season and have plenty of green leaves and growing shoots - don't be tempted to cut them back first - forgive me if I sound patronising: that's what I did the first time round, and that's why it took 3 rather than 2 years to get rid of it entirely :-) The spray becomes inert when it hits the soil, and it is safe to use even if there are kids and pets around. It basically kills the weeds right down to the roots by being absorbed through the leaves. Within a few days, the weeds will start to wilt, then go brown. The plants are not poisonous, because the roundup goes inert as soon as it has done its job, and they can be ploughed into the ground - some of the more scientific minds on here will explain that better than I can, or you could google roundup (or glyphosate, the active principle) for more info. You may need one or two more application in the current season on the same weeds, and next year if new seedlings show. I have found it *very* effective against ground elder and thistle (actually, I am not sure what I am referring to is *real* thistle, but it's an awfully invasive annual grey-blue-green prickly weed with fluffy seeds which our plot was *covered* in when we moved in 3 years ago). I regret to report is doesn't do anywhere near enough damage to Leyland Cypresses. But that's another debate. Brands other than Monsanto's Roundup are available on the market - google glyphosate -they may be cheaper and no less effective. I assume the above were the sort of things you wanted to know? Cat(h) |
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"Cat(h)" wrote in news:1148316994.173934.287620
@u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com: Spray on a dry and calm day, v. carefully if there are plants you want to keep anywhere in teh vicinity. Make sure the weeds are in the middle of their growing season and have plenty of green leaves and growing shoots - don't be tempted to cut them back first - forgive me if I sound patronising: that's what I did the first time round, and that's why it took 3 rather than 2 years to get rid of it entirely :-) The spray becomes inert when it hits the soil, and it is safe to use even if there are kids and pets around. It basically kills the weeds right down to the roots by being absorbed through the leaves. Within a few days, the weeds will start to wilt, then go brown. The plants are not poisonous, because the roundup goes inert as soon as it has done its job, and they can be ploughed into the ground - some of the more scientific minds on here will explain that better than I can, or you could google roundup (or glyphosate, the active principle) for more info. You may need one or two more application in the current season on the same weeds, and next year if new seedlings show. I have found it *very* effective against ground elder and thistle (actually, I am not sure what I am referring to is *real* thistle, but it's an awfully invasive annual grey-blue-green prickly weed with fluffy seeds which our plot was *covered* in when we moved in 3 years ago). I regret to report is doesn't do anywhere near enough damage to Leyland Cypresses. But that's another debate. Brands other than Monsanto's Roundup are available on the market - google glyphosate -they may be cheaper and no less effective. I assume the above were the sort of things you wanted to know? Thanks for your experience. That is exactly what I wanted to know. |
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