Happy chickens! Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Lots of good suggestions - may need them all against brambles! I try and grow organically, but sometimes use roundup if really necessary, at least it doesn't stay in the soil (supposedly). If you can dig some kind of barrier into the soil to stop them spreading back into the patch you've cleared that can be helpful, eg old roof tiles dug in vertically, or even just a trench so you can see them making a run for it and stop. I have a weed wand which is quite theraputic - any dodgy weeds that I don't want to compost I leave to dry and then zap with the flame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 brambles are very good at rooting from cut stems/stalks, so best not to leave the lying about just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am back off down the lottie to "DEAL" with the weeds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Go girl go - I am finally getting on top of my weeds (literally of course) - the potatoes have cleared some of the land and I have dug up the onions and weeded as I went. keep at it - just keep thinking of your lovely veg/flowers when the back aches and you are muddy and wet - I was in same situation last year and am now reaping my rewards. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Well I didn`t get there tonight said I would pick up OH on the way and ended up sitting in my car for an hour WAITING!!! Suffice to say he is aware that he is in the bad books and keeps offering me cups of tea and cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Be stern - although enjoy tea and cake - he must pay in kind, he now owes you a good hour of bramble pulling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
