Garden Advice - yes I am that bored

[Lush]

Can any gardening folk on here tell me what this weed/plant is - and what's the best way of stopping it turning up EVERYWHERE - walls/pots/paths/soil etc?

 

[LamieRobertson]

Can any gardening folk on here tell me what this weed/plant is - and what's the best way of stopping it turning up EVERYWHERE - walls/pots/paths/soil etc?

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Erm weed killer?

 

[Lush]

Erm weed killer?

I'd need a drone or a very small helicopter

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I'd need a drone or a very small helicopter

Personally I'd sort that wall/path out first

 

[Return of the Rev]

It looks nice leave it! But as for sticky willy that's another matter

 

[Bold Seagull]

Free flowers, what's not to like?

 

[LamieRobertson]

I'd need a drone or a very small helicopter

Oh..that big ..best of luck then ..I should know it's name but it escapes me currently

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Oh..that big ..best of luck then ..I should know it's name but it escapes me currently

My neighbour wants her bush trimmed

 

[KZNSeagull]

It may be a Periwinkle, not sure that they climb though. Either way it looks like a plant that sends out runners that then root themselves, so the only way you will get rid of them completely is to pull all the runners and all the roots out, which in walls is pretty much impossible. You could use a general broad leaf weedkiller on them, but you will probably end up killing plants you want to keep as well. Controlling them is essentially cutting runners back that you don't want - a job that you will have to keep on top off throughout the summer otherwise they will continue to go everywhere.

 

[Dolph Ins]

Ivy leaved toadflax. Very pretty but very invasive. Has thin white roots which need taking out. Fraid there is no easy way to rid yourself of it. Weedkiller or gentle hand pulling.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

It may be a Periwinkle, not sure that they climb though. Either way it looks like a plant that sends out runners that then root themselves, so the only way you will get rid of them completely is to pull all the runners and all the roots out, which in walls is pretty much impossible. You could use a general broad leaf weedkiller on them, but you will probably end up killing plants you want to keep as well. Controlling them is essentially cutting runners back that you don't want - a job that you will have to keep on top off throughout the summer otherwise they will continue to go everywhere.

Anyone else fail to make it past the second line of that post?

 

[KZNSeagull]

Anyone else fail to make it past the second line of that post?

Yes, me

 

[Lush]

Ivy leaved toadflax. Very pretty but very invasive. Has thin white roots which need taking out. Fraid there is no easy way to rid yourself of it. Weedkiller or gentle hand pulling.

Thank you. And as I expected

According to Wikipedia, also known as 'mother of thousands'

 

[Jack Straw]

Ivy-Leaved Toadflax.
All about it here.
http://www.visitcobh.com/index.php/biodiversity-old-church-cemetery/ivy-leafed-toadflax/
Chemical control is the way to go, especially if it's growing out of walls. Even if you've got loads of it, it might be worth investing in a small hand-held sprayer (10-15 litre capacity), and some Glyphosate based weedkiller. You can cover loads of area in a small time. You don't need to spray until it's running off of the leaves, just a very light application and it will be gone in no time.

Just seen, someone's beat me to it!

 

[knocky1]

I prefer hand pulling myself, as averse to herbicides. Better than weeding anyway.

 

[Bold Seagull]

I've always preferred gentle hand pulling.

 

[knocky1]

I prefer hand pulling myself, as averse to herbicides. Better than weeding anyway.

I've always preferred gentle hand pulling.

I'll meet you at half time tomorrow.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

Thank you. And as I expected

According to Wikipedia, also known as 'mother of thousands'

Isn't that a character from Game of Thrones?

 

[Wardy's twin]

Let it live

 

[Colonel Angus]

A light napalming should deal with it.