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is there a budget lawn weeder /spot weeder

steveo3002
steveo3002 Posts: 2,731 Forumite
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im trying to keep my lawn nice , ive used wilcos weed n feed and now go around with a trigger spot weeder from wilco

im using a fair amount and some are prooving stubborn to get rid off..the lawns a fair size so a bottle dont last long

anyone found a cheap weed product thats good?

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  • ukbill69
    ukbill69 Posts: 2,790 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    I tried the wilko feed and weed stuff and it hasnt done nothing to the weeds or grass. Not pleased.
    Kind Regards
    Bill
  • steveo3002
    steveo3002 Posts: 2,731 Forumite
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    ukbill69 wrote: »
    I tried the wilko feed and weed stuff and it hasnt done nothing to the weeds or grass. Not pleased.

    strange...did you water it afterwards if there was no rain

    i found it killed all the other weeds and the lawn deffo went nice and green and strong looking , just have this one stubborn weed

    maybe try a bit more on the lawn ? i wonder if a bit more wouldve got my weeds
  • stumpycat
    stumpycat Posts: 597 Forumite
    A screwdriver? Seriously, Mr Stumpycat relaxes after work by attacking weeds in the lawn with one...
  • busy_mum_4
    busy_mum_4 Posts: 110 Forumite
    Get a bottle of malt vinegar with a sprinkler cap and go around the weeds and carefully pour it on them. It works for me.:T:j
    :hello: JULY G/C £50 WEEK

    WEEK 1 = £69.50 :eek:

    WEEK 2 = £60.83:eek:
    Week 3 :mad: £72.05 :mad:
  • steveo3002
    steveo3002 Posts: 2,731 Forumite
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    busy_mum wrote: »
    Get a bottle of malt vinegar with a sprinkler cap and go around the weeds and carefully pour it on them. It works for me.:T:j
    does that not kill the grass too? dont really want dead patches
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