Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Roundup has a version that lasts for three months, and also one called 365, which is supposed to last a year. It doesn't, of course, because of the amount of rain we get here, but it does work for a long time. I have used it on our CYV stones, including around trees and bushes, with great success. When we leave TV for six months, I cover the whole area. I don't have the back for hand-weeding and don't want weeds taking over while we're gone.
I don't understand why OP doesn't want to use a weed mat.
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The big problem with Roundup is for the farmers who spray it extensively over vast amounts of territory and are exposed to the fumes.
It has been banned in some countries, especially for farm use. But if you are careful and don't use it on a windy day, it won't cause a problem.
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A Covid silver lining. I never had a mask at the house to wear when spraying roundup. Now we always have plenty of masks available!
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You can spray it if you have potted plants raised above the ground, but if the roots of those plants are going through the hole of the pot into the soil of your garden, you would definitely not want to spray Roundup anywhere near those pots. I just pull the weeds out every week. If I come home from work and see a few stragglers I grab them on my way into the house. So my "weekly" weeding session only takes around 40 minutes. |
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That’s pretty much what I do, except I add Preen to the system. My weekly session is about 5-10 minutes.
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The other kidney is just trees and I'm thinking about doing it there. Thanks for your insights.
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Heard that! I'm not there yet....but my wife is! If I toss in the towel she'll be callin....
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Thanks everyone for taking the time to jot down your wisdoms - most helpful !!
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Even if you put barrier down the weeds will eventually still pop up. Best to us weed killer when the weed first sprout before the Blum and are easier to kill when young. |
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You need respirator
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Yes, I’ll jump in and say mask does nothing! Need respirator. |
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