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Old 07-26-2023, 07:06 AM
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This weed has taken over our garden and growing between
the expansion strip areas in our driveway.

What can I do to control this?

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Old 07-26-2023, 07:09 AM
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Spray it with Roundup. Buy a container from Lowes that has a battery powered sprayer attached. Very easy to use.
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Old 07-26-2023, 07:57 AM
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I use Ranger , it makes Agent Orange cry!
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Old 07-26-2023, 08:03 AM
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I just pull them out (slowly) by the roots. They eventually grow back, or pop up in other spots. But it's a satisfying sensation to pull them by hand, to me.
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Old 07-26-2023, 08:03 AM
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Use a watering can when using 'Big Boy' weedkillers.
Drift from spraying can take out the good guys as well.

( Say's the guy who once killed a whole border spraying in a hardly noticeable breeze!)
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Old 07-26-2023, 08:45 AM
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One year in Wisconsin my wife's nephew fertilized his lawn with his tractor, his sister's and his father's
lawn using weed killer.
All the lawns looked great the year after.
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Old 07-26-2023, 08:59 AM
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One year in Wisconsin my wife's nephew fertilized his lawn with his tractor, his sister's and his father's
lawn using weed killer.
All the lawns looked great the year after.
Certainly wasn't Ranger or Roundup being sprayed.
Nothing looks good after being sprayed with them!
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Old 07-26-2023, 09:17 AM
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Weed Killer
• White Vinegar = ½ gallon
• Table Salt = ¼ cup
• Dish Soap = ½ teaspoon
Kills everything - I spray about once a month
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Old 07-26-2023, 10:01 AM
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I just pull them out (slowly) by the roots. They eventually grow back, or pop up in other spots. But it's a satisfying sensation to pull them by hand, to me.
me too! it's like watching Dr.PimplePopper when you get them to release,
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Back in the day a little gasoline did the trick. Don't have a gas can now, so its Roudup.
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That weed is called spurge. It goes to seed rapidly. I pull by hand if in the lawn; spray with Round Up if in the beds or in the cracks of the walk or drive way.
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Old 07-26-2023, 04:48 PM
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That weed is called spurge. It goes to seed rapidly. I pull by hand if in the lawn; spray with Round Up if in the beds or in the cracks of the walk or drive way.
I don't usually work in my wife's flower garden but she has colon cancer, so it's
up to me now.

I'm finding that weed (picture) all over and that's why I ask the dear hearts in TV.

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Default My last name is Weed...this thread is killing me!

Of English/Irish descent and the Weed surname is presenting more and more interesting challenges. My daughter-in-law when picking up g'kids at preschool had to put the placard "Weed Pickup" on the dash. Interesting reactions. My g'kids have adapted versions of Weed on their social media posts to cope. It's a pain.
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Old 07-27-2023, 04:14 AM
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Use Green Gobbler 20 or 30% vinegar available from ZORO.com The vinegar will decimate weeds. It is quite caustic and cannot be applied on a breezy day or other landscaping plants will get burned also. Wear gloves and eye protection. Very effective on weeds.
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Old 07-27-2023, 04:33 AM
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Pull, pull,pull.
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