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What is it and how do I kill it?
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Posted by njaroch Missouri (My Page) on Fri, Mar 3, 06 at 18:14
| Hi - I live in Missouri and I have been battling these fast-growing, invasive weeds that are almost like little trees/shrubs. Their root systems are really extensive, and they're all over the place. I can dig up the smaller ones, but no amount of muscle can remove the bigger ones (roots are too thick/extensive). I want these things gone for the health/appearance of my garden, but I don't know what they are or how to kill them. Can anyone help me identify these things and/or provide some ideas for getting rid of them?
Thanks!
Noelle
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RE: What is it and how do I kill it?
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hello
I live in west central IL. almost across the river from Hannibal, I know what you mean about the trees i have them everywhere. when they are in my flower beds I wrap a plastic bag around the tree and spray some roundup for hard to kill brush, using the plastic to keep it from my plants. news paper would work to making a kind of funnel with the top open to spray the plant. once they are over a certain size there is no way to pull them out.
I hope this helps
michelle |
RE: What is it and how do I kill it?
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When I use Roundup to get rid of things, I don't spray it, I paint it on the leaves with a paint brush. I have different sizes of brushes to use...just depends on how large the plant is. I do this on the grass I want to get rid of too. They say you should spray on a calm day, but it seems like there's always too much of a breeze when I can get out and get rid of these things. I've also used a roller brush on large lawn areas. This really works great and you don't have to worry about the good plants around the ones you want to get rid of. On larger plants, like small trees, it usually takes more than one application. I also get the Roundup that is concentrated. This way I can make is stronger for the larger things I want to get rid of.
Good luck Noelle! Kat |
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