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what weedkiller?
I have never used weed killers. A probably irrational horror of chemicals.
Anyway I have a small area of cobbles, stone sets set in sand (no cement between or below) and I have been persuaded that a weedkiller may be the best way to clear the large amount of grass and weeds coming through the gaps. I think I have heard that the right chemical will leave some attractive moss growing but kill the leaved plants. What would that be? The cobbles are constantly crossed by pets and humans so there is considerable danger of getting it indoors on the carpets and cats eating it. But I could make sure the pets didn't go on it for a while. Tim w |
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what weedkiller?
On 23/7/08 18:43, in article
, "Tim W" wrote: I have never used weed killers. A probably irrational horror of chemicals. Anyway I have a small area of cobbles, stone sets set in sand (no cement between or below) and I have been persuaded that a weedkiller may be the best way to clear the large amount of grass and weeds coming through the gaps. I think I have heard that the right chemical will leave some attractive moss growing but kill the leaved plants. What would that be? The cobbles are constantly crossed by pets and humans so there is considerable danger of getting it indoors on the carpets and cats eating it. But I could make sure the pets didn't go on it for a while. Tim w I wonder if salt would work. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
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what weedkiller?
"Tim W" wrote in message om... ... there is considerable danger of getting it indoors on the carpets and cats eating it. The cats eat carpet? Mary |
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what weedkiller?
"Tim W" wrote in message om... I have never used weed killers. A probably irrational horror of chemicals. Anyway I have a small area of cobbles, stone sets set in sand (no cement between or below) and I have been persuaded that a weedkiller may be the best way to clear the large amount of grass and weeds coming through the gaps. I think I have heard that the right chemical will leave some attractive moss growing but kill the leaved plants. What would that be? The cobbles are constantly crossed by pets and humans so there is considerable danger of getting it indoors on the carpets and cats eating it. But I could make sure the pets didn't go on it for a while. Tim w a short term none toxic answer is a pressure washer it happily pulverises weeds in that situation but will lift out sand. The option is then to pour sodium chlorate into the bottom of the cracks and cover with more sand to prevent pet intervention. Derek |
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what weedkiller?
"Tim W" wrote in message om... I have never used weed killers. A probably irrational horror of chemicals. Anyway I have a small area of cobbles, stone sets set in sand (no cement between or below) and I have been persuaded that a weedkiller may be the best way to clear the large amount of grass and weeds coming through the gaps. I think I have heard that the right chemical will leave some attractive moss growing but kill the leaved plants. What would that be? The cobbles are constantly crossed by pets and humans so there is considerable danger of getting it indoors on the carpets and cats eating it. But I could make sure the pets didn't go on it for a while. Tim w roundup should do it or any other total weedkiller |
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what weedkiller?
Tim W wrote:
I have never used weed killers. A probably irrational horror of chemicals. Anyway I have a small area of cobbles, stone sets set in sand (no cement between or below) and I have been persuaded that a weedkiller may be the best way to clear the large amount of grass and weeds coming through the gaps. I think I have heard that the right chemical will leave some attractive moss growing but kill the leaved plants. What would that be? The cobbles are constantly crossed by pets and humans so there is considerable danger of getting it indoors on the carpets and cats eating it. But I could make sure the pets didn't go on it for a while. Glyphosate is pretty harmless considering how lethal it is to plants. The wetting agents are far more dangerous than the active ingredient. If you are nervous about chemicals it is by far the best chioce. And it is very effective against grass (so effective that you don't walk on a lawn with any spray on your boots). It is more ecologically friendly than burning the weeds (you get dioxins that way). Avoid the brand name Roundup unless you really approve of their GM stuff (any generic glyphosate formulation will do). If you were a bit more inclined to chemical warfare then PathClear or something else with a germination inhibitor will give better results on a path albeit with a slightly nastier hazard. Once dry it is safe enough. Sodium chlorate will also zap weeds under these circumstances with a slight fire hazard and some risk of white crystals getting into the house. It eventually decomposes to sodium choride (aka table salt). Regards, Martin Brown ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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