weed killer 30 May 2011 at 12:58PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Greenfingered MoneySaving 8 replies 957 views

lexi

can anyone recommend aa good weed killer that will at least threaten the 'mares tail' weed. ( sorry dont know its tecnical name but is a right pain!)The price of the stuff is so expensive these days, i cant afford to waste anymore money. They all promose so much but dont deliver!

Yorkie1

The only weedkiller on the amateur market is a glyphosate based one. You will need to bruise the stems and leaves of the plant before application, otherwise it will just run straight off (the plant has a silica-based coating).

It is a prehistoric plant and has very deep roots, so be prepared for it to come back but a couple of applications should weaken it. Then make sure you hoe it at least once a week, and you will get on top of it.

greyteam1959

Glyphosate more commonly known as Roundup..........
http://www.sherriff-amenity.com/technical.asp?newsid=3
HTH

lexi

thanx for the replies, ok roundup it is!

Mojisola

In addition to Yorkie's advice, I would buy the concentrated stuff and make it up a bit stronger than they recommend.

martinthebandit

This - http://www.gardenoasis.co.uk/weed-wizard-p-288.html

is the most effective weed killer for paths and patios I have found and using it once every couple of months is a strangely satisfying form of revenge on the damn weeds

Mojisola

martinthebandit wrote: »

This - http://www.gardenoasis.co.uk/weed-wizard-p-288.html

is the most effective weed killer for paths and patios I have found and using it once every couple of months is a strangely satisfying form of revenge on the damn weeds

We've got one of those and it's brilliant.

bloss0m

How do they claim that eco-friendly when it uses fossil fuels "Butane/propane mix"

http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/509fossilfuel.html

eco friendly

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmentally_friendly

"Environmentally friendly (also eco-friendly, nature friendly, and green) are terms used to refer to goods and services, laws, guidelines and policies claimed to inflict minimal or no harm on the environment.[1] Companies sometimes use these terms to promote goods and services by making environmental marketing claims and with eco-labels."

martinthebandit

bloss0m wrote: »

How do they claim that eco-friendly when it uses fossil fuels "Butane/propane mix"

http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/509fossilfuel.html

eco friendly

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmentally_friendly

"Environmentally friendly (also eco-friendly, nature friendly, and green) are terms used to refer to goods and services, laws, guidelines and policies claimed to inflict minimal or no harm on the environment.[1] Companies sometimes use these terms to promote goods and services by making environmental marketing claims and with eco-labels."

Probably because they think it is more friendly to the environment than a chemical weed killer is, I know its more satisfying