You can get weed killers that will stop weeds before they come. These aren’t the best if you are thinking of vegetables or flower beds as you’ll want to use the space at some point in the near future. I really don’t like this method myself – laying weed killer in the ground for the future is a dangerous game so not included in this review. You can use this weed killer to kill Brambles, Ivy, and other woody shrubs. But, don’t expect it overnight. This is a product for someone with time on their hands. The manufacturer suggests 28 days for weeds to die. I will happily tell you it’s taken longer myself when using this product. I still really like it, don’t get me wrong but be aware you need to be patient – a few weeks in and everything starts to look yellow-ish: And two months later there was literally nothing left. I have to say I was very impressed by gallup and how well it performed. Pound for pound it was hard to beat: Here’s a look at the video of these tests – the results video is part 2 so if you don’t want to waste time head straight to that, or if you don’t like videos – keep reading. I don’t think you need a video (not mine anyway they aren’t great) 😀 for this one but it was useful to remind me of the write up:

So where I wasn’t quite as liberal with the Roundup I did have a problem though – moral of the story is really douse this in weed killer: I missed a patch of RoundUp or didn’t spray enough – a little concerning though The Weedol brand was launched in the UK in 1906 and has been proving its efficiency for decades. Roundup is produced by Monsanto and acquired by the German pharmaceutical company Bayer. However, these two products differ in both form and ingredients. Best ready-to-use I came to this conclusion because the Gallup concentrate is 360g of Glyphosate per litre, that means of the 36ml we’ve got about 12 grams of actual Glyphosate. Since Roundup is already diluted to 7.2g of Glyphosate per litre that gives just under 11g of Glyphosate in 1.5 Litres. The ideal conditions are after a shower, but when you know that it will be dry for a couple of days after that. At this time, the weeds are receptive, and it also gives the weed killer time to be absorbed and do its job effectively. Best weed killer tested and proven: Gallup best of the best ( scientifically proven with the highest level of glyphosate – 360g/litre for home use) What you’ve got here is a manufacturer of commercial strength weed killer bringing the product to home gardeners at a bargain price. I’d call this a pet friendly weed killer too. Glyphosate is generally pet and child friendly once dried but please read my description and the manufacturer label to understand safety better – it must be DRY. It also was the only weed killer that killed a shrub in my testsIn terms of active herbicide the Resolva weed killer uses it’s the old it goes for the old mecoprop-p and dicamba combo. Here’s the safety sheet if you’re interested but there’s nothing out the ordinary – safety wise: respiratory kit, don’t get it on your hands and definitely not in your eyes – with regards to wildlife, you don’t want this going anywhere near your pond or water sources like all the other weed killers. The Weedol tubes treat 30m2 each and are designed to go into one litre of water – so we will load 2 litres and two tubes: Two tubes of Weedol into a couple of litres of water Its real strength, though, is that it can control weeds that other weed killers tend to struggle with, including horsetail/mare’s tail and ground elder, as it did on an overgrown bank and a disused veg bed where other weed killers had failed miserably. It’s a good bet if you need a powerful weed killer but you don’t want to spray something really nasty on your plot. Glyphosate is believed to be the most commonly used herbicide in landscape plantings due to its high efficiency. This is a systemic herbicide that travels from the foliage to the plant’s roots, killing both annual and perennial weeds. He then explained that we had recently just had a particularly dry spell for the last few weeks, and that the weeds would be reacting to drought and this can make them less likely to absorb the weed killer. Therefore, giving them a light watering for a day or two before applying the weed killer should help.

Strongest weed killer for home use [ tested and proven]: Gallup Absolutely ideal against bramble and thistle. For the Roundup things are much more straightforward being a ready mix weed killer however they are very vague about coverage so I worked this out to be about 1.5-2 litres needed. Roundup– going to use 2 litres max in this test based on 60m2Once the more important facts from the test are established, we will then look at value for money as well as quantities required. And I don’t mean what the manufacturer tells you, I mean the truth from testing 🙂 what is actually effective. Test conditions Keep children and pets out of treated areas until the product has dried. Do no re-use empty bottle. Product ingredients This is the least toxic weed killer with little soil residual. When glyphosate is bound by clay particles, it becomes inactive. Therefore, you can safely use it around trees and shrubs as long as you spray directly and only on weeds. This has become a reliable product over the years. Well known for its strength and qualities as a systemic weed killer. Although there is only a litre, you’ll effectively treat over 300m2 from my personal experience. The sales pitch is that you’ll get 416m2 but I tend to use it for tough weeds that need re-application a few days later to ensure the leaf is able to absorb enough to get into the plant, right down to the roots.

Given the price differential at the moment it makes it a no brainer that you will be pleased with Gallup – it’s excellent value. Safety first PRO TIP from extensive multiple tests: Most weed killers in this article will handle broad leaf and light weeds. Roundup and Weedol could handle nettles and thistles just about. Gallup on the other hand actually managed to kill a shrub in my test that I couldn’t dig out of my French drain!!! After a couple of weeks Gallup really got to grips with the easy stuff like grass and broad leaf weeds: Gallup tests show grass is very much dead after two weeks You need to be very careful to make sure these weed killers don’t make their way into your pond. Killing your fish and aquatic life is a real possibility. It’s scientifically proven to cause embryonic development failure to aquatic life. So please be careful about allowing weed killers to run into water sources.According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, glyphosate is safe for human health, however, some homeowners prefer less aggressive alternatives or natural solutions like botanic oils. For example, pelargonic acid works well on small seedling broadleaf weeds but is not efficient in cold weather. So for the thistle and bramble I have given less consideration to actual coverage and just blasted them down, saturating them in weed killer. As a result of that being a pump sprayer, I think it’s only fair to use a pump garden sprayer for the Gallup and Weedol too – this is in my extensive experience of using weed killer, is the most effective anyway. This is basically a complete wipeout – it won’t differentiate between weeds and plants – generally speaking these will be Glyphosate (the main weed killers I have extensively tested in this article). Preventative

We’ve got three very different products. The easiest is Roundup. This is just a pump and go sprayer – premixed and ready to use. And so dictates how we will use the other weed killers too for a fair test. With the testing out of the way – let’s take a look at what I learned. I put together a buyers guide based on my testing and years of experience that should help you considerably. What you need to know before using weed killer We have examined two different types of weed killers, the fast-action Roundup 119407 Weedkiller Spray and the Weedol 11008 Liquid Concentrate. Both products are tried-and-true solutions manufactured by trustworthy companies. Like the Roundup solution, this one kills weeds to the roots but lasts longer, for up to 3 months. On the other hand, visible results will be seen only in two weeks, meaning that the Weedol concentrate is a slow-acting solution. The person working there was actually very knowledgeable, and he smiled when I told him this before asking me if I’d watered the weeds a little before spraying. Of course, I told him that I hadn’t as I wanted the things dead, not growing and thriving!Here’s another great weed killer. This time it’s an offering from Weedol. I am going to go right off the bat and say this is an incredible product in testing. One downside is that the pumping could be a problem for someone with restricted mobility. My mother who has rheumatoid arthritis for example couldn’t press it down enough to build up the pressure. I found the pump was a fair bit harder to use than Resolva’s similar 24 hour weedkiller. Its pressure-driven so requires some pumping to build up enough head of pressure. Without enough pumping, it tends to dribble a little, so I’d recommend protective gloves and shoes without holes (not crocs – why are you looking at me?!) to make sure it doesn’t touch your skin.