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Getting rid of ground elder
"Kay Easton" wrote in message ... In article , Franz Heymann writes "Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from Cat contains these words: How do you get rid of ground elder's network of tough roots to be able to plant spring flowering bulbs in a bed? You're too late for weedkiller, but those roots really aren't tough; just fork them out. Pick out any loose ends while they are fresh and pale and easy to spot. Don't compost them :-( In my experience, that is useless. Every minuscule rootlet left below ground level regrows with a vengeance. Only glyphosate has really eradicated them in my previous garden. The present one, touch wood, has none, but the giant hogweed is a bit of a problem. Have you *really* got giant hogweed? The ordinary one grows 5-6 ft. But if giant, lucky you! - it's a splendid plant. Pity it causes skin problems. Mine is approximately 7 ft if left undisturbed. And yes, the reason why we have to eradicate it is because neither my wife nor I can get near it without skin problems. (Plus the fact that it chose to make its home bang in the middle of a little group of potentillas). Franz |
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