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Unwanted Maple Seedlings

birchhill
14 years ago

I love the giant maples in our neighborhood and my own Japanese maple. But unwanted maple seedlings are the curse of springtime. There are hundreds of them everywhere -- in the flower beds, in the lawn, under the shrubs. Pulling each one by hand is so much work. Would it be safe to apply a closely targeted spurt of Roundup to each one (except for the ones growing in the lawn)?

Comment (1)

  • mutantplantlover
    14 years ago

    It's too late for this year, but next year apply Preen liberally to the areas where the seedlings are a problem, including the lawn. Preen works by preventing seeds from sprouting. I'd use Roundup (carefully) or pull by hand.

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