[RiderOnTheStorm]

Does anyone know of someone who will spray gardens to kill weeds? Pulling the weeds out does not fix the problem; the weed roots are usually left in place and the weeds usually grow back more densely than before. I would like someone to spray with a general purpose weed killer every three months or so. Thank you.

[rsimpson]

B&C Pest Solutions - Brian Guaghan 352-625-4630.
They do a nice job on beds, $25.00 per month.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by RiderOnTheStorm

Does anyone know of someone who will spray gardens to kill weeds? Pulling the weeds out does not fix the problem; the weed roots are usually left in place and the weeds usually grow back more densely than before. I would like someone to spray with a general purpose weed killer every three months or so. Thank you.

Why not buy a container of Roundup and do it yourself? For about $25, it comes with a battery operated pump. You just hold the trigger and aim. Very easy DIY project.

[chrissy2231]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Why not buy a container of Roundup and do it yourself? For about $25, it comes with a battery operated pump. You just hold the trigger and aim. Very easy DIY project.

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[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by chrissy2231

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According to the Federal Government, EPA, Roundup does not cause cancer. The only people who determined that it does were the jurors in a trial where greedy attorneys convinced them that it does to make a lot of money. But, if you use it, I would suggest spraying it on the weeds, not on yourself.

[Nucky]

Choice Maintenance. $12.00 per month after the initial charge to clean up whatever has been left behind. Great Company. 352-502-2880.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

According to the Federal Government, EPA, Roundup does not cause cancer. The only people who determined that it does were the jurors in a trial where greedy attorneys convinced them that it does to make a lot of money. But, if you use it, I would suggest spraying it on the weeds, not on yourself.

Well spoken ! Good advice to handle ANY chemical substance, including paint, with care, but really, to spray weeds in a flower bed a couple times on a calm (not windy day), seems a bit overly fearful, but, who knows ? Also would add, that we've used several of the home made weed solutions on vegetable plants and they DO WORK. One last tip, the U. of Florida extension people here in the
V's are a very valuable FREE resource for villagers. Saved us THOUSANDS over the years with their guidance on how to care for southern lawns and plants, and how to avoid OVER chemical saturation (like lawn services) that often results in lawns becoming resistant to constant chemical applications.

[MrChip72]

I'm here on and off throughout the year and I've been able to keep weeds under control by applying weed and feed with a little spreader every 3 months when I'm down here combined with spot treatments of Roundup and/or Spectricide depending if it's on my lawn or not. The weed and feed isn't cheap but it makes a difference and much cheaper than paying my lawn cutting guy to do it.

[Battlebasset]

Yes, spraying Roundup yourself is easiest, and pretty cheap. No cancer risk unless you bathe in the stuff. I also have a weed burner that uses a 1 pound propane tank to burn them up once dead, but I have rocks, not mulch or pine straw as my cover.

Question - how do you keep the grass from growing up at the base of your shrubs? It invades from the main lawn, and you can't burn or spray it, too close and intertwined with the shrub.

[wamley]

Buy a small sprayer and use the following to kill the weeds and its safe.
Recipe For Vinegar Weed Killer
* 1 Gallon White Vinegar
* 1 Tablespoon Liquid Dish Soap or Vegetable Oil
* 1 Cup Salt (only if you don’t want to replant there)

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

I'm here on and off throughout the year and I've been able to keep weeds under control by applying weed and feed with a little spreader every 3 months when I'm down here combined with spot treatments of Roundup and/or Spectricide depending if it's on my lawn or not. The weed and feed isn't cheap but it makes a difference and much cheaper than paying my lawn cutting guy to do it.

I disagree with your method of weed control. You may indeed control weeds by using a weed and feed product, but applying "feed" every three months contributes to excess nitrogen entering the ground which ends up causing algae in lakes and ponds. (Plants do not absorb nutrients during winter dormancy. Fertilizers pass through the soil to the groundwater.) PLEASE contact UF/IFAS extension office for guidance on the proper use of chemicals to avoid wrecking surrounding surface water and groundwater.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by wamley

Buy a small sprayer and use the following to kill the weeds and its safe.
Recipe For Vinegar Weed Killer
* 1 Gallon White Vinegar
* 1 Tablespoon Liquid Dish Soap or Vegetable Oil
* 1 Cup Salt (only if you don’t want to replant there)

I don't know about your formula, but a small manual sprayer will wear out your fingers, if you are spraying the entire yard. A 1.33 gallon container of Roundup comes with a battery operated pump for about $25. You just hold the trigger and aim. Much faster and easier on the hands.

[Mikenbats66]

crabgrass weeds almost impossible to kill
best remedy is to dig out weed with roots and replant plugs or sod
labor intensive

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Why not buy a container of Roundup and do it yourself? For about $25, it comes with a battery operated pump. You just hold the trigger and aim. Very easy DIY project.

I would if I were there.

[rogerrice60]

Originally Posted by RiderOnTheStorm

Does anyone know of someone who will spray gardens to kill weeds? Pulling the weeds out does not fix the problem; the weed roots are usually left in place and the weeds usually grow back more densely than before. I would like someone to spray with a general purpose weed killer every three months or so. Thank you.

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