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Michael G. 07-26-2023 07:06 AM

Weed
 
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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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retiredguy123 07-26-2023 07:09 AM

Spray it with Roundup. Buy a container from Lowes that has a battery powered sprayer attached. Very easy to use.

RICH1 07-26-2023 07:57 AM

I use Ranger , it makes Agent Orange cry!

OrangeBlossomBaby 07-26-2023 08:03 AM

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.

Two Bills 07-26-2023 08:03 AM

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!)

Michael G. 07-26-2023 08:45 AM

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.

Two Bills 07-26-2023 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2238908)
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!

PJ_Smiley 07-26-2023 09:17 AM

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

PugMom 07-26-2023 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2238887)
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, :thumbup:

Chi-Town 07-26-2023 10:25 AM

Back in the day a little gasoline did the trick. Don't have a gas can now, so its Roudup.

birdiebill 07-26-2023 02:59 PM

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.

Michael G. 07-26-2023 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdiebill (Post 2239003)
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.

Thank You

deano_hoosier 07-26-2023 06:30 PM

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.

star20166@yahoo.com 07-27-2023 04:14 AM

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.

merrymini 07-27-2023 04:33 AM

Pull, pull,pull.


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