Because of the chemicals used, grass clippings should not be disposed of in the standard council-collected green waste. Ideal for use on overgrown areas, around sheds and greenhouses, along fences, gravel areas, paths and drives, ground clearance before autumn or spring digging, killing old lawns before reseeding or turfing. 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. The ingredients dictate what type of weed killer it is, and often a combination of ingredients are used.

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Some weed killers contain plant hormones that, when applied to the plant, confuse the plant’s growth system.Whilst Neudorff might not be a particularly well-known company, their WeedFree Plus Concentrate is a powerful weed killer that works on relatively stubborn weeds. Ideal for use around sheds and greenhouses, along fences, gravel areas, and other areas not intended for vegetation such as paths and drives. It can also be used for ground clearance before autumn or spring digging and removing old lawns before reseeding or turfing. On the plus side, the fact that this product isn’t left in the ground means that the treated areas can be sown or planted again relatively soon after using the product.

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It’s also the best weed killer if you want a versatile product that can be used on tree stumps as well!Whilst not a particularly fast-acting weed killer, compared to those which show results in a couple of days, results on weeds should start to be visible after a couple of weeks. The weed killer is straight forward to apply, and there’s a built-in pump pressure sprayer which helps spread the liquid. If frazzling your weeds to death sounds like something you’d be interested in, you can check out our page on the best weed burners. This makes weeding more a manual process, but there are some effective tools that make the job less backbreaking.

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It’s important to note that the chemicals in most weed killers are not as effective during warmer temperatures. The fact that it’s individually packaged means you can be sure that you’re applying the right amount. A1: It can be used between April and November on a dry calm day when the weeds are actively growing and have sufficient leaf surface to absorb enough weedkiller to kill the weeds. A3: We advise to keep children and pets off the area until the weedkiller has thoroughly dried onto the weeds.It can see off hardier plants like brambles, nettles and thistles, and is the best weed killer for clearing overgrown, unruly spaces. While this is strong enough to kill weeds, it’s also strong enough to harm pollinators and pond life. It comes as a concentrated liquid, so you need to dilute the weed killer before applying it to the garden. A non-toxic weed killer may contain active ingredients such as pelargonic acid and maleic acid hydrazide. While it takes longer than others on the market to see results, the results even so were impressive.

Weedol® Ultra Tough™ Weedkiller (Concentrate Tubes) Weedol® Ultra Tough™ Weedkiller (Concentrate Tubes)

This Weedol Lawn Weed Killer is successful at removing clover, dandelions and other unwanted culprits from lawns, without scorching or killing off the grass. It doesn’t leave a trace so this is maybe better if you don’t want an evidence trail, but it was trickier to see where I applied the product. 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.Speed of Results: Ideally, we were looking for fast-acting products that showed results within 24 hours. We also assessed the additional features that come with a weed killer, as these products give you better value for money. MCPA – stands for ‘2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid’ and is used to keep broadleaf weeds like thistle at bay.