WEED KILLER

[sigma]

Weedol should sort it... They all work similarly to each other - they encourage rapid rapid growth which the root/plant structure is unable to support which then kills the plant itself.

A lot of people think it's not working as they see it encouraging growth so I just wanted to explain that one in case you were worried it was not working.

Does it get rid of broad leaf weeds though?

 

[sigma]

Gallup extra strong Glyphosate.

Make sure you wear a face mask!

Will also kill grass though

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Weedkillers are generally grouped into 3 categories - Broadleaf, Narrow leaf (grasses) and Total Coverage.

As clover is a Broadleaf, I am not sure if there is a weedkiller out there that will kill other weeds (which are generally Broadleaf) while leaving the clover alone unfortunately.

Luckily I’ve got so few weeds that I can just spray individuals when they appear. I try to preserve the clover these days as the bees love it and it’s a natural fertiliser.

 

[Richie]

Does it get rid of broad leaf weeds though?

It depends on the active ingredients as to what weeds it kills and how effective.

Mecoprop
Dicamba
2, 4-D

These are the main ones for Broadleaf control. Ideally get a weedkiller with a mix of the 2 (or singular and combine them)

 

[sigma]

It depends on the active ingredients as to what weeds it kills and how effective.

Mecoprop
Dicamba
2, 4-D

These are the main ones for Broadleaf control. Ideally get a weedkiller with a mix of the 2 (or singular and combine them)

Any suggestions? Currently using glycophos!

 

[Richie]

Something like Greenforce or standard Weedol should do the job.

 

[JonRGV250]

The Vitax weed and feed has arrived, so now got the sprinkler going for a couple of hours then will give it a go.
It can't be any worse than the hopeless greenforce I've already tried (although it did kill some moss).
I'm aiming to get rid of this stuff, whatever it is?..

 

[Richie]

I'm aiming to get rid of this stuff, whatever it is?..

Looks like chickweed.

 

[cjgardens]

Yes, mostly things like marestail I get loads in my garden.

Just bout some stuff called diamond for mares tail, hoping it works well. Pain in the backside to get rid of that stuff.

Think it was £140 for 5 litre

 

[robj20]

Just bout some stuff called diamond for mares tail, hoping it works well. Pain in the backside to get rid of that stuff.

Think it was £140 for 5 litre

Should have got some SBK 500ml concentrate for about £12. Works really well.

 

[cjgardens]

Should have got some SBK 500ml concentrate for about £12. Works really well.

I'll try it when Ive used this stuff. How much do you use per 1 liter of water?

 

[robj20]

I'll try it when Ive used this stuff. How much do you use per 1 liter of water?

20ml to 1Lt

 

[cjgardens]

20ml to 1Lt

Would work out a little cheaper then. Been advised to use 25ml of this like the Gallup

 

[Participant]

I normally double the recommended dose for gallup, lawn-friendly weed killer, iron sulphate, etc.

Assuming the doses on the packets are legislative somehow for the environment etc. so I ignore them.

 

[robj20]

I normally double the recommended dose for gallup, lawn-friendly weed killer, iron sulphate, etc.

Assuming the doses on the packets are legislative somehow for the environment etc. so I ignore them.

So you waste it. The dosage is plenty, you can often reduce it with no issue especially if you ensure good coverage.

 

[Participant]

So you waste it. The dosage is plenty, you can often reduce it with no issue especially if you ensure good coverage.

Maybe, the cost is irrelevant and I want to make as sure as possible that it's effective.

 

[The_Arbiter]

To indicate my level of gardening expertise, I nearly managed to accidentally kill a Budlea

You'll struggle to kill one of them by accident, they're very hardy
Though i got rid of the one that was here, they're a pita.

 

[Blackjack Davy]

Just bout some stuff called diamond for mares tail, hoping it works well. Pain in the backside to get rid of that stuff.

Think it was £140 for 5 litre

Oof glyphosate works will require a couple of goes but will deal with it albeit not instantly

 

[cjgardens]

Oof glyphosate works will require a couple of goes but will deal with it albeit not instantly

When using it for work, you don't want to be giving it a few goes. It rarely works, even if you stamp on them first.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

I’ve never had an issue with glyphosate, mix it up, spray, stuff dies.

No it’s not instant but nothing really is.