Also, be mindful of their location in relation to other plants you have. If you’re controlling a flower bed or vegetable patch then you will want to choose a selective weed killer that won’t damage your plants. Safety Treatment can be made between April 1st and 18th September. For best results use when temperatures are above 15°C. Use on a calm dry day avoiding drift. Rainfall within 12 hours after treatment may impair product performance. Instructions for use Brand name(s) Westland Plant Rescue Fungus Control (liquid concentrate and ready-to-use spray) (This active ingredient has not been withdrawn but the product/s containing it are no longer being marketed to home gardeners) Alternatively, residual weed killers will stop all plants from germinating, and non-selective weed killers will kill everything they encounter . Therefore, these are best used on patios or highly weed-ridden areas.

As a systemic weed killer, it is very effective at killing off both annuals and perennials, especially the latter which can be some of the toughest to deal with in a garden. This means it can easily kill off deep rooted weeds along with shallower weeds, so it’s suitable for most applications around the garden. For tough weeds apply from March to October when weeds are actively growing and have a large leaf area allowing plenty of weed killer to be absorbed. Effects may be seen within a few days but full control can take up to 4 weeks The visible part of the weed above the soil stats to wilt and die in just 1-2 days, after which the roots absorb the remainder of the solution and are prevented from growing further. This kills the entire weed in about 2-3 weeks, with the visible portion already dead by this point.Selective weed killers are suitable for things like lawns and flower beds where you don’t want to risk killing off anything but the weed. Non-selective weed killers are highly effective but also risky to use near other plants as they kill plants indiscriminatel, so should be used with more care and precision. Tips for Choosing the Right Type of Weed Killer

If you have a large area with lots of weeds, such as a patio or driveway, then these sachets really come into their own. Simply add the sachet to watering can or spray bottle and apply the weed killer accordingly. Also, note whether there are multiple types of weeds or a large volume of a single type. If it’s a lot different weeds then be sure to choose a non-selective killer! Weed Location Weed killers with organic ingredients can still be strong, and contain harmful ingredients as well. However, organic ingredients are generally considered less damaging for the environment and wildlife.Weedkillers for gardeners (Adobe Acrobat pdf document outlining weedkillers available to gardeners) Main use For the control of celery leaf spot, peach leaf curl, potato blight, tomato blight, apple and pear canker, bacterial canker of plums and cherries, rust on currants and gooseberries, cane spot on raspberries and loganberries. Prevents damping-off and foot rot of seedlings of edible and ornamental garden plants. One downside of this weed killer is that it makes the soil unusable for a period of time. This is fairly disappointing if you’re wanting to get planting. The instructions state that it takes a ‘growing season’ to wear off, meaning potentially an entire spring or summer!

Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. The main ingredient is glyphosate which is toxic to bees and pondlife so this isn’t wildlife-friendly. Please do cut flower heads off weeds first, especially dandelions which are bees’ first food after hibernation. It works well, successfully killing off tough perennial weeds like dandelions, and clearing larger weeded areas too, although the claims of ‘24-hour effectiveness’ are somewhat optimistic. Natural weed killer is any weed killer made from natural ingredients. While these tend to be less effective than industrial strength weed killers, they are safer to use on your lawn and kinder to wildlife. More details can be found about the ingredients found in commercial natural weed killers in the “Ingredients in Weed Killers” section below.Do not walk into treated areas until the spray has dried on the leaves to avoid transfer to lawns and other vegetation Gloves are essential as the weedkiller gets over the nozzle, and this nozzle needs to be adjusted by hand

Longevity: Any weed killers that needed to be reapplied after rain were significantly marked down, as this doubled the time you’d have to spend on weed killing. Weed killers that killed the entire plant, including the roots, were rated the best, as these are the only products that ensure long-lasting results. Treatment effects on some weeds will be seen within a few days, other tougher weeds may not show effects for up to 4 weeks Thiamethoxam (Westland Plant Rescue Bug Killer Ornamental Plants (+ abamectin), ready-to-use spray) Flazasulfuron works on weeds when they first start growing, as well as when they are in their ‘adolescent’ stage. It’s absorbed by the roots and then works its way through the rest of the plant. It seems to work best in hot, dry weather, and certainly shouldn’t be applied when rain is forecast for the same day; the longer the weed killer stays on the weeds, the more effective it will be.

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It’s also one of the best products in terms of value for money, coming in a liquid concentrate that can be diluted to cover up to 667 m². Whilst there are a lot of ingredients that can go into weed killers, some are used more commonly than others. Larger items over 30kg can only be delivered Monday to Friday. Please allow up to two working days for these deliveries. These ingredients are used because they specifically target certain types of plants. Therefore, they are often found in selective weed killers as they shouldn’t kill of grass or other vegetation that they’re not intended for.