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weed killer and plants

robwend
robwend Posts: 2,919 Forumite
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hello there guys, first time ive ever posted in here lol so im a green virgin.
ive got a garden being done from scratch and dug over some borders but weeds and herbs are growing back tenfold ,far to many to dig out, if i use weedkiller to get rid how long do you think untill i can plant flowers? any ideas?
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  • olibearhorse
    olibearhorse Posts: 314 Forumite
    It should tell you on the packet? I shouldn't think you would need to wait much more than a week or so but check the instructions.

    Otherwise get stuck in and dig 'em all up!
  • robwend
    robwend Posts: 2,919 Forumite
    olibearhorse wrote: »
    It should tell you on the packet? I shouldn't think you would need to wait much more than a week or so but check the instructions.

    Otherwise get stuck in and dig 'em all up!

    thx oli for the reply. i thought most peeps in here would have a clue lol, dig em up!! you have to be joking!! lol about 400 plus of the !!!!!!s are growing back again. and there all tiny. lol
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  • Jayar
    Jayar Posts: 735 Forumite
    If they are tiny and it's dry, a good way to get rid is with a hoe and let the sun dry them out.
    p.s. I think weeding is a really satisfying job, but then maybe I really need to get a life :)
    A friend is someone who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.
  • beer2006
    beer2006 Posts: 1,987 Forumite
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    Jayar wrote: »
    If they are tiny and it's dry, a good way to get rid is with a hoe and let the sun dry them out.
    p.s. I think weeding is a really satisfying job, but then maybe I really need to get a life :)

    I think gardening would be great without the weeds......... but its a bit like saying France would be great without the french :D wouldn't really be gardening would it :)

    Can you tell, I hate weeding :p
    “Pleasure of love lasts but a moment, pain of love lasts a lifetime.”
  • robwend
    robwend Posts: 2,919 Forumite
    Jayar wrote: »
    If they are tiny and it's dry, a good way to get rid is with a hoe and let the sun dry them out.
    p.s. I think weeding is a really satisfying job, but then maybe I really need to get a life :)

    il go buy one and see what goes..cheers
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  • beer2006
    beer2006 Posts: 1,987 Forumite
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    Think about the type, I much prefer the swoe I have instead of my hoe. Just google it :)
    “Pleasure of love lasts but a moment, pain of love lasts a lifetime.”
  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
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    Giving it a good dig over has woken up dormant seeds. I've had this problem and found the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to deal with it was by using a hoe.
    .................:)....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
  • olibearhorse
    olibearhorse Posts: 314 Forumite
    Jayar wrote: »
    If they are tiny and it's dry, a good way to get rid is with a hoe and let the sun dry them out.
    p.s. I think weeding is a really satisfying job, but then maybe I really need to get a life :)

    Hi Jaya

    I like weeding too!
  • Jayar
    Jayar Posts: 735 Forumite
    beer2006 wrote: »
    Think about the type, I much prefer the swoe I have instead of my hoe. Just google it :)

    Just did,
    "SWOE Smart Weapon Operability Enhancement "
    :rotfl: love it!
    A friend is someone who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.
  • beer2006
    beer2006 Posts: 1,987 Forumite
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    Jayar wrote: »
    Just did,
    "SWOE Smart Weapon Operability Enhancement "
    :rotfl: love it!

    Yeah, but it doesn't half nuke the weeds :D
    “Pleasure of love lasts but a moment, pain of love lasts a lifetime.”
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