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JEN22
JEN22 Posts: 612 Forumite
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Does anyone know where to buy a great weedkiller that can be watered down and put into a garden sprayer.


Roundup is costing me a bomb
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  • Grenage
    Grenage Posts: 2,899 Forumite
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    Something like Rosate 360 can be bought online; very cost effective.
  • Sarahdol75
    Sarahdol75 Posts: 7,717 Forumite
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    My mum has been using white vinegar to use on weeds and her drive and patio, its killed everything off, and its very cheap.
  • Justagardener
    Justagardener Posts: 307 Forumite
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    Neudorff concentrate. Gardeners expect roundup from the garden centre to work straight away, of course it won't work quickly. Any glyphosate product (rosate, gallup, round up) will take 3 weeks at least to show some effect but it will work, properly but eventually.
    https://theperfectgarden.co.uk/the-best-weed-killers-for-your-garden-and-how-to-use-weed-killers-successfully/
  • Aidanmc
    Aidanmc Posts: 735 Forumite
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    Sarahdol75 wrote: »
    My mum has been using white vinegar to use on weeds and her drive and patio, its killed everything off, and its very cheap.

    And not toxic like glyphosate products!
  • elsien
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    Aidanmc wrote: »
    And not toxic like glyphosate products!

    Not convinced it'd work on my knotweed though.
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • Aidanmc
    Aidanmc Posts: 735 Forumite
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    JEN22 wrote: »
    Does anyone know where to buy a great weedkiller that can be watered down and put into a garden sprayer.


    Roundup is costing me a bomb


    Are you aware of the health risks associated with using toxic weedkillers like roundup?
  • Davesnave
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    Aidanmc wrote: »
    And not toxic like glyphosate products!
    Yes, glyphosate is so toxic it's the only weedlkiller approved for use in and around UK waterways.
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    Aidanmc wrote: »
    Are you aware of the health risks associated with using toxic weedkillers like roundup?
    No, are you? What are the specific risks and how do they compare with others, like living near a busy road, eating bacon or barbecued food, or driving down the M4?
  • Aidanmc
    Aidanmc Posts: 735 Forumite
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    Chemical weedkillers are toxic, its widespread knowledge at present.
    You can make your own choices but you need to be aware of the risks.
    https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/05/costly-cancer-lawsuits-may-spur-search-replace-worlds-most-common-weed-killer.
  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 32,744 Forumite
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    Lawsuits in the USA, possibly the most litigious country, isn't a particularly reliable indicator as to whether something is safe or not.
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
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