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Old 06-22-2024, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by frayedends View Post
Maybe a torch if you have stone. But I don't think that's a good idea with the pine straw. Roundup works but as noted, it's toxic. Apart from that, it gets into the soil and will damage your shrubs too.
Roundup is absorbed through the leaves of what you spray it on. It dries quickly and will not hurt anything else even if absorbed into the ground.

One exception. There is a type of roundup that in addition to killing the weed will prevent more weeds from sprouting for a year. This type can damage root systems if used a lot in one area.