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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!
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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.0 -
Glyphosate more commonly known as Roundup..........
http://www.sherriff-amenity.com/technical.asp?newsid=3
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thanx for the replies, ok roundup it is!0
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In addition to Yorkie's advice, I would buy the concentrated stuff and make it up a bit stronger than they recommend.0
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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 weeds0 -
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.0 -
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."0 -
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 satisfying0
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