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Stone garden weeds
I moved into our present property about a year ago.
The previous owners had the front garden "stones" - i.e. a membrane put down and covered by pebbles and stones. It looked nice when we moved in and last year wasn't too bad. However this year there has been a great number of weeds etc. growing through the fabric and stones. I don't want to pull them up as I feel it would only disturb the fabric more and make the opportunity for more weeds to grow through; I have therefore continually treated them with Pathclear". Am I doing right? Should the area have deteriorated so quickly? What is my best course of action? - I am arthritic and cannot do too much myself -- John Bradbury |
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'John',
Path Clear is only for use on land which is not intended for cropping. It kills existing weeds and prevents new weeds from growing up to 12 months and that, of course, includes all other vegetation. Do not apply Path Clear around the base of wanted trees, flowers and shrubs otherwise serious damage may be caused to them. I would confine its use to paths, drives and the like. Regards, Emrys Davies. "John Bradbury" wrote in message ... I moved into our present property about a year ago. The previous owners had the front garden "stones" - i.e. a membrane put down and covered by pebbles and stones. It looked nice when we moved in and last year wasn't too bad. However this year there has been a great number of weeds etc. growing through the fabric and stones. I don't want to pull them up as I feel it would only disturb the fabric more and make the opportunity for more weeds to grow through; I have therefore continually treated them with Pathclear". Am I doing right? Should the area have deteriorated so quickly? What is my best course of action? - I am arthritic and cannot do too much myself -- John Bradbury |
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John Bradbury wrote:
I moved into our present property about a year ago. The previous owners had the front garden "stones" - i.e. a membrane put down and covered by pebbles and stones. It looked nice when we moved in and last year wasn't too bad. However this year there has been a great number of weeds etc. growing through the fabric and stones. I don't want to pull them up as I feel it would only disturb the fabric more and make the opportunity for more weeds to grow through; I have therefore continually treated them with Pathclear". Am I doing right? Should the area have deteriorated so quickly? What is my best course of action? - I am arthritic and cannot do too much myself I have had the same happen, however the weeds have not been growing through the membrane but above it. Try pulling one out, if like mine they will uproot very easily causing no damage. -- Please only reply to Newsgroup as emails to this address are deleted on arrival. |
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On Sun, 30 May 2004 21:20:34 +0100, John Bradbury
wrote: However this year there has been a great number of weeds etc. growing through the fabric and stones. Are you sure the weeds are growing THROUGH the fabric? Weed seeds get blown in among the stones and so does dust, leaves etc, and new soil builds up, in which the weeds will grow. Pam in Bristol |
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"John Bradbury" wrote in message ... I moved into our present property about a year ago. The previous owners had the front garden "stones" - i.e. a membrane put down and covered by pebbles and stones. It looked nice when we moved in and last year wasn't too bad. However this year there has been a great number of weeds etc. growing through the fabric and stones. I don't want to pull them up as I feel it would only disturb the fabric more and make the opportunity for more weeds to grow through; I have therefore continually treated them with Pathclear". Am I doing right? Yes, but glyphosate would have been better, because it attcks only through green parts of plants, and is inactivated in the soil. Should the area have deteriorated so quickly? What is my best course of action? - I am arthritic and cannot do too much myself Continue using glyphosate. Franz |
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