Enchanter’s nightshade usually favours loose soils rich in leaf litter, conditions in which it can be forked out with little difficulty, although it may be hard to remove all traces of the weed at a single attempt.In certain situations where soil and light levelssuit this weed, control may only be achieved by a campaign of several years of removing as much root as possible while dealing promptlywith any regrowth. The mention of any product, supplier or service does not constitute an endorsement by the Society. Manufacturers/Distributors Cultural methodssuch as hoeing and forking-out are effective against this shallow-rooted weed. Opaque mulching films can also be used to suppress its growth around woody plants or on unplanted beds. Weedkillercontrol

possible contamination of compost, do not collect the clippings at all but mow frequently and allow theAttempting to dig out the plants often assists their spread as, unless great care is taken, this operation will distribute the tubercles (small tubers). Dig out tubers and young plants before flowering but this may need to be repeated over several seasons to be safe if applied two months after sowing or laying turf. The new lawn must be growing well. a) Weedkiller for use in rough grassland Weedkillers for gardeners (Adobe Acrobat pdf document outlining weedkillers available to gardeners; see sections 4 and 5) Links The mention of any product, supplier or service does not constitute an endorsement by the Society. Weedkillers available for Home Gardeners RHS Gardening Advice, April 2023 It is not neccessary to control lesser celandine in all situations - it can provide colour at a time when the ground tends to look bare and offers valuable nectar and pollen for early emerging pollinators such as queen bumblebees. It also does not tend to swamp or outcompete other plants. Where it is considered a nuisance, control can be difficult.

Where the weed is established clear of garden plants, a glyphosate-based weedkiller (e.g. Roundup Fast Action, SBM Job Done General PurposeWeedkiller or Doff Advanced ConcentratedWeedkiller) can be applied as an overall spray. This is best done from mid-summer onwards, when the weed is coming into flower, or later, but before the foliage begins to die down in autumn. Trained staff are present by law in larger retail outlets who can give good advice on what products to Mulching the surface of the soil with a 10cm (4in) deep layer of organic material may smother lessercelandine, but this method is not always feasible and is unlikely to fully eradicate the weed Beans, carrots, lettuce, peas and tomatoes affected by hormonal weedkiller can still be eaten. Brassicas (except sprouts) do not usually recover and should be destroyedDo not use residual path and patio weedkillers on paths or drives close to beds or lawns or tree root runs as this can leach Roses, tomatoes, potatoes, brassicas and vines are particularly sensitive to this type of weedkiller. If treating lawns or soil, avoid walking over the treated area which may spread the weedkiller into other areas of the garden

On vacant soil, where there are no herbaceous perennials, bulbs or crops, you can use SBM Job Done Path Weedkiller (ready to use only) and Weedol Pathclear products containing glyphosate/diflufenican to inhibit new shoots A number of cases in 2016 suggest some sources of growing media (e.g. growbags) may be contaminated with hormonal weedkiller, most likely from composted green waste containing clopyralid. See section below on how to run a germination test if you suspect a compost may be a source of weedkiller residues. Glyphosate When spraying, protect nearby garden plants by covering with a plastic sheet or screen with a board. These can be removed when the spray is dry on the foliage Moist, fertile soil is less favourable to this weed, especially in lawns, so regular feeding and watering may help to discourage it. Weedkillercontrol In lawns

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On vacant soil, where there are no herbaceous perennials, bulbs or crops, you can use SBM Job Done Path Weedkiller (ready to use only) orWeedol Pathclear products containing glyphosate/diflufenicanto inhibit new shoots STEP 4: Place the pots in a greenhouse or warm windowsill in winter, or for beans outdoors in summer. Keep the compost damp but ensure the drainage water from pots containing the suspect growing media cannot contaminate the control pots. Thoroughly wash out sprayers or watering cans after use and dispose of the rinsings on a treated area or uncultivated patch of ground The following list comprises weedkillers that are legally and readily available in garden centres, DIY