[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

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.

Thank You

Positive thoughts and prayers to your wife and you.

As for the weeds, pulling is good exercise and relieves stress. Good luck.

[Red Rose]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

This weed has taken over our garden and growing between
the expansion strip areas in our driveway.

What can I do to control this?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...ed-300x300-jpg

You can always dry it and smoke it. LOL.

[Tyson]

Ground Clear. The title tells you all you need to know.

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by birdiebill

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.

Thank you! Tried googling based on what that stuff looks like but got stumped. Seemed like a cross between chickweed and some kind of clover. :-) Spotted Spurge, Chamaesyce (=Euphorbia) maculata – Wisconsin Horticulture

[juddfl]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

This weed has taken over our garden and growing between
the expansion strip areas in our driveway.

What can I do to control this?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...ed-300x300-jpg

I'm a tea drinker. When I boil my water, I brew my tea. Then I pour the rest of the hot water on the weeds that are in the cracks of my driveway. The next day, the weeds are dead.

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by GizmoWhiskers

I use a weed torch to zap the few that pop up.

Now *that* sounds like *fun*! However, I watched a YouTube video and it seemed that the weeds took longer to succumb to the fire than I'd tolerate. Shucks.

[ron32162]

Nothing at all to control this weed can be done. Sell the house and move before its too late.

[DennisDee]

Very aggressive and difficult to remove without collateral damage to lawns.
Be careful...the sap from weed is a skin irritant.
Had moderate to good success with "Spurge Power" and "MESO4SC".
I don't know if these are available if Florida.

[skippy05]

Tell your wife I am living proof that colon cancer chemo works. Surviving 10 years now when I was told I had less than 40% chance of living for 5. I do suffer from extreme peripheral neuropathy as a result of the chemo, however I am alive.

[phousel]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

This weed has taken over our garden and growing between
the expansion strip areas in our driveway.

What can I do to control this?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...ed-300x300-jpg

If you prefer a more permanent solution....
1.
Clean out the expansion gaps with a power wash and brush.
2. Allow to dry, then run a vacuum along the crack.
3. Buy (appropriate sized) filler rod from Amazon. Then fill the gap with the "rod" (foam rope) approximately 1/4" below the surface.
4. Lay down duct tape along the edge of the gap.
5. Fill the remaing "gap" with "gap filling" caulk (self leveling - available at local hardware store).
6. Remove the duct tape.

Did this 3 months ago and have not had one weed "grow" through!

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by PJ_Smiley

Weed Killer
• White Vinegar = ½ gallon
• Table Salt = ¼ cup
• Dish Soap = ½ teaspoon
Kills everything - I spray about once a month

Agree 100%. Much cheaper, much easier, and probably even less lethal to people, animals, water supply, etc. Been using this same formula since neighbor shared it 12 years ago. The "recipe" specified "Dawn" detergent but doubt it would matter that much ? Not sure, I've stayed with the original. We've found it sure works better than whatever most of the commercial people spray..and not sure what is in their "formula !

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by juddfl

I'm a tea drinker. When I boil my water, I brew my tea. Then I pour the rest of the hot water on the weeds that are in the cracks of my driveway. The next day, the weeds are dead.

Not something many people would bother to do, but a GREAT idea to keep down the amount of chemicals that go into our water supply for those who don't mind trying this.

[DKifn]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

This weed has taken over our garden and growing between
the expansion strip areas in our driveway.

What can I do to control this?

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...ed-300x300-jpg

If you pull the weed, it will release seeds that you can deal with later. Do not use roundup unless you want to kill the surrounding grass and plants. Vinegar is iffy, less effective, and may kill surrounding plants as well. A targeted Herbicide is MSM. It will kill it, but you you must use it sparingly. Spray the plant once and you will see the spurge turn Purple. It may take a week for it to kill the plant entirely. Over use of the herbicide will kill surrounding grass. You can get MSM at store.doyourownpestcontrol.com. Use only as directed.

[The Chipster]

When I read the title of your post I got a bit excited . . .

[deborahcme]

For those plants, including grass that we have to buy, fertilize, and tend, we have nothing but love. Weeds come for free! And they are green, no? Trying to be "one with the weeds" here while still reflexively bending and pulling as I go....