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Deadly Nightshade

16 years ago

Can anyone suggest ways of ridding a garden of this pest? I'm sure this is not the technical name but it should due.

Thanks,

Peter

Comments (5)

vbain
16 years ago
First, pick of all the books and seeds, so at least it won't get worse.
Some would say cut it off at course whenever you see it and it will give up. I try to uproot it, and while it usually comes back , it is not for a while.
Some would resort to chemicals.
gamekeeper
Original Author
16 years ago
This some has tried Brush be gone and it barely fazes it,looks a bit ill for a couple of days and bounces right back.
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fredsbog
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If there are berries, grow some in a pot. This way you will know what the seedlings look like and you can pull them as you see them...this is what I do with plants that are not too familiar to me. The birds love nightshade fruit and even if you pull the plants before they set seed you'll still have plenty of seedlings (Like I have with buckthorn).

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fatamorgana2121
16 years ago
Ever so true about the birds! And a good idea about learning your "enemies" as seedlings. I have let plants grow that I didn't know from seedlings just to find out what they turn into.

If you are in the NY State area, Cornell University (in Ithaca) has a large collection of gardens including a crop and weed garden. Might be something for you to check out if you are in the area.

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Here is a link that might be useful: Cornell's Weed and Crop Garden

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