Hardy Geraniums
I have a number of large clumps of hardy geraniums but have a continuous
problem of grass growing up the middle of them. Is there a selective "weed" killer which will kill the grass and not the plants? Someone suggested "Checkmate" but, having googled, I can't find anything. Would be grateful for any helpful suggestions. Jeanne |
Hardy Geraniums
Jeanne Stockdale wrote:
I have a number of large clumps of hardy geraniums but have a continuous problem of grass growing up the middle of them. Is there a selective "weed" killer which will kill the grass and not the plants? Someone suggested "Checkmate" but, having googled, I can't find anything. Would be grateful for any helpful suggestions. Jeanne There used to be something available many years ago (alloxydim), but it was removed from the market. I doubt there is anything available to the amateur. The only thing I can think of is to let the geraniums die down in winter, and before they start to sprout in spring give the grass a spray with glyphosate when the weather promises a couple of warm days. -- Jeff |
Hardy Geraniums
"Jeff Layman" wrote in message ... Jeanne Stockdale wrote: I have a number of large clumps of hardy geraniums but have a continuous problem of grass growing up the middle of them. Is there a selective "weed" killer which will kill the grass and not the plants? Someone suggested "Checkmate" but, having googled, I can't find anything. Would be grateful for any helpful suggestions. Jeanne There used to be something available many years ago (alloxydim), but it was removed from the market. I doubt there is anything available to the amateur. The only thing I can think of is to let the geraniums die down in winter, and before they start to sprout in spring give the grass a spray with glyphosate when the weather promises a couple of warm days. -- Jeff What I do is......... Poke hole in plastic bag. Slide offending weed - or parts thereof - though hole into bag. Paint weed with old brush and glyphosate (or if feeling adventurous, a quick spray into bag!). Leave to dry off. Chris |
Hardy Geraniums
I do very similar to Chris., but I treat the weed by smearing a small
amount of glyphosate on my gloved hand and then stroking the weed with it. I found this method to be very effective. Regards, Emrys Davies. "Sumgod" wrote in message ... "Jeff Layman" wrote in message ... Jeanne Stockdale wrote: I have a number of large clumps of hardy geraniums but have a continuous problem of grass growing up the middle of them. Is there a selective "weed" killer which will kill the grass and not the plants? Someone suggested "Checkmate" but, having googled, I can't find anything. Would be grateful for any helpful suggestions. Jeanne There used to be something available many years ago (alloxydim), but it was removed from the market. I doubt there is anything available to the amateur. The only thing I can think of is to let the geraniums die down in winter, and before they start to sprout in spring give the grass a spray with glyphosate when the weather promises a couple of warm days. -- Jeff What I do is......... Poke hole in plastic bag. Slide offending weed - or parts thereof - though hole into bag. Paint weed with old brush and glyphosate (or if feeling adventurous, a quick spray into bag!). Leave to dry off. Chris |
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