Super Strength Weedkiller Required
Discussion
Running along two parts of my garden boundary is a stream. Well, a drainage ditch that takes the run-off from nearby fields but stream sounds posher. The banks are quite steep (which precludes digging slashing) and covered in blackberry bushes and ivy which grow under, over and through the fence. They're a real pain.
What I'm after is some super weed/brush killer. I've tried some which needs to be mixed with paraffin to cut through the wax on the ivy leaves but it's pretty expensive for a small bottle.
Any recommendations?
What I'm after is some super weed/brush killer. I've tried some which needs to be mixed with paraffin to cut through the wax on the ivy leaves but it's pretty expensive for a small bottle.
Any recommendations?
im actually quite interested to know also as I worked bloody hard to lay a membrane down and gravel the drive and f
king weeds and grass are growing... Obviously the seeds are on top of the membrane now, but want to nuke the barstards... regular weedkiller only seems to kill it for about 5/6 weeks then the resiliant buggers seems to start going green again!!! grrrrrrrrr
king weeds and grass are growing... Obviously the seeds are on top of the membrane now, but want to nuke the barstards... regular weedkiller only seems to kill it for about 5/6 weeks then the resiliant buggers seems to start going green again!!! grrrrrrrrr
Flintstone said:
esselte said:
They make sodium chocolate?
I've corrected my postHmm, could do with something similar myself. Fecking thistles, dandelions and grass are coming out of the joints in the concrete driveway, need something to permanently annahilate them. Have considered diesel or old engine oil but would be too messy!
Also need a slightly less vicious potion to lay waste to the thistles around my hedge, without harming the conifers...
Also need a slightly less vicious potion to lay waste to the thistles around my hedge, without harming the conifers...
Jonny_ said:
Hmm, could do with something similar myself. Fecking thistles, dandelions and grass are coming out of the joints in the concrete driveway, need something to permanently annahilate them. Have considered diesel or old engine oil but would be too messy!
Also need a slightly less vicious potion to lay waste to the thistles around my hedge, without harming the conifers...
Try Jeyes fluidAlso need a slightly less vicious potion to lay waste to the thistles around my hedge, without harming the conifers...
Find a local horticultural suppliers and buy a big bottle of glyphosate (unbranded) it will take a few sprays to kill bd weeds, but you will get there. It's a war of attrition, kill the top growth and then they will replace it with underground stores, these then grow to replenish the underground stores, so hit them again. 3-4 hits should do it, bearing in mind it's September almost, you should be able to get a couple of sprays this year and then start again in early spring, March-ish.
Anything that will do the job quickly will be either very expensive and/or require a licence to use.
d weeds, but you will get there. It's a war of attrition, kill the top growth and then they will replace it with underground stores, these then grow to replenish the underground stores, so hit them again. 3-4 hits should do it, bearing in mind it's September almost, you should be able to get a couple of sprays this year and then start again in early spring, March-ish.Anything that will do the job quickly will be either very expensive and/or require a licence to use.
The problem with "super strength" weedkillers used by professionals and local authorities is that you need to be licensed to use them AND to buy them.
The stuff you can buy over the counter makes all sorts of claims but is essentially for small scale use.
One of these used properly is very efficient and effective but most people get a bit carried away with them and don't use them properly.
This video is a good instructional one and once you've bought your gun it's only ever a case of replacing fuel.
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://ww...
The stuff you can buy over the counter makes all sorts of claims but is essentially for small scale use.
One of these used properly is very efficient and effective but most people get a bit carried away with them and don't use them properly.
This video is a good instructional one and once you've bought your gun it's only ever a case of replacing fuel.
http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://ww...
That's been my problem. The over-the-counter stuff has no effect, I might as well p!ss on the bloody weeds.
Flamethrower might work but seeing as a lot of the ivy is on my fence I'd better stick to chemical warfare.
Thanks Shaolin, sounds like the way to go.
Flamethrower might work but seeing as a lot of the ivy is on my fence I'd better stick to chemical warfare.
Thanks Shaolin, sounds like the way to go.
Edited by Flintstone on Saturday 30th August 21:10
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