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Japanese Knotweed

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Carr01, Apr 24, 2021.

  1. ^ That’s very helpful Dave, I guess it’s being hollow helps in this case.
     
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  3. No, I mean glyphosate-based weedkiller is super dangerous..it is banned in many countries of the world...
     
  4. Apologies my mistake,you are correct glyphosate based weed killer is dangerous stuff,eye protection and nitrile gloves essential
     
  5. That’s certainly the best method,if digging is the only option,then as somebody previously mentioned you need to go 3 meters deep and 7 meters in each direction from the last rhizome
     
  6. You might as well have a pool!
     
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  7. My exact reply when I was envolved in eradicating the stuff
     
  8. Thanks for all the tips and sage advice from all so far.

    Forewarned is forearmed as they say.
     
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  9. @XH558
    Have you not had any run-ins with this pesky invader on your travels?
     
    #29 Carr01, Apr 25, 2021
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  10. What do think i'm a full time gardener or something:), nope not in my garden only that bloody ivy that seems to grow everywhere & anywhere.
     
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  11. Sorry no, just thought you being a man of the world you may have had some dealings with knotweed
     
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  12. For me weeds need attacking at the root base if possible or they just keep coming back biting you.
     
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  13. Same as bloody dandelions :scream: the roots of those are evil
     
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  14. always wondered where that saying came from.



    Answer:- it was Viv!
     
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  15. Very deep rooted like some folks opinions in life.;)
     
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  16. At least you can make a couple of drinks out of dandelions.
    Viv, you do know a weed is only a flower growing in the wrong place don’t you ?
     
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  17. i had it start coming into my garden from the park thats next to my house .at first the parks department sent a couple of workers round to paint the leaves with a red gluppy mixture.when it came back the next year i called them and they employed a company to do a 5 year plan, they come twice a year and spray it. so far i have not had any signs of it in the garden but i have seen and reported it in another location close to mine in the park
     
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  18. We’re you asked for any form payment?
    You don’t remember the name of the company by any chance do you?
     
  19. no i didn't have to pay, i will try and find the letter the company sent me
     
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  20. Thanks, if it’s the same company that quoted me this could be useful.
     
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