Vitax SBK 1L Brushwood Killer Tough Weedkiller

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There has been several studies with treatment of Brambles and other woody plant species during the winter. It’s important to note that the chemicals in most weed killers are not as effective during warmer temperatures. Hand pulling and digging young seedlings as soon as they are seen will save a lot of hard work later.

No one likes weeds, we spend so much time tending to our gardens, the last thing we want is some weeds ruining the aesthetics of the beautiful gardens that we passionately create. Mecoprop-p – good at controlling knotweed and clover as well as other broadleaf weeds before they have reached maturity. The other benefit of mulching is that it actually helps to retain moisture and also provides nutrients back to the soil as it decomposes.SBK should be used on tough and woody weeds in the spring/summer, and on tree stumps in the autumn/winter. However, take into consideration that the weed will take longer to die and require several applications of glyphosate to kill Ivy or brambles. SBK is absorbed through the leafs, stems and roots of the weeds and translocated throughout the whole plant. Furthermore, Michael has a degree in Urban Design, which has equipped him with a broad knowledge of the principles and practices involved in designing and planning urban spaces.

When spraying weeds, you should spray enough that the weed is wet, wet the underneath, stems, buds and upper surface of the leaves without excessive run-off. This Weedol Lawn Weed Killer is successful at removing clover, dandelions and other unwanted culprits from lawns, without scorching or killing off the grass.Upon purchasing this product you and/or the end users are responsibile for ensuring that these products are used in line with industry Approved Codes of Practice. Before mixing and applying SBK, ensure that you are wearing the correct PPEsuch as Ultranitrile Gloves and coveralls. Whilst some other weed killers require dilution, like the Weedol and SBK options featured on this page, this Roundup Weed Killer gets sprayed straight from the bottle.

It’s important to keep on top of weeds in your garden as they compete with other plants for both space and nutrients. No visible results were seen straight away, after about 2 weeks I noticed that the stump started to change colour and the suckers stared dying back. 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. Whilst it stops weeds from growing, it also tends to stop any other plants from germinating as well. The large 5 L container comes with a hose and nozzle already attached, so you just carry it around whilst targeting weeds.The instructions state that it takes a ‘growing season’ to wear off, meaning potentially an entire spring or summer! The only negative when it comes to application is that it takes a few pumps to get a decent amount of weed killer out.

SBK Brushwood Killer has been specially formulated to kill weeds without harming grass and can be used safely in grassy areas but should not be used on fine turf. 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. The fact that it’s individually packaged means you can be sure that you’re applying the right amount. Only use this weedkiller on your lawn as it may be ineffective get rid of weeds in your flower beds or elsewhere. While the weeds do start to wilt within a few hours, it takes 7 days before I actually felt the weed killer was working!As well as tough, woody weeds, SBK is also capable of getting rid of tree stumps; a diluted solution needs to be poured into drilled holes in the wood which turns the stump soft and mushy after about a month. Used with care, glyphosate is safe to use around the base of non-suckering woody plants, as long as the bark is woody, brown and mature. After 2 months of applying the SBK, all the suckers had died and no new suckers had started to grow, the stump had changed colour even more and was drying out.