Althoughthe Roundup Fast Action weedkiller can be used on hard surfaces, it sometimes leaves a white stain that is hard to remove but not impossible. Boiling water – simply pour over to kill leaf growth (although it won’t kill the roots of perennial weeds like dandelions) In terms of protecting wildlife the consensus is pretty similar. Mammals and birds are pretty much ok – the levels of Glyphosate won’t get high enough to cause problems but for some wildlife it is a problem: Edit * This took longer to take hold – about two months. Now it appears completely dead and I did not re-apply weed killer, just left Gallup to it’s course. I think it’s fair to say Gallup is the best value for money from my tests. This is mathematically proven: It took 3 months to kill a shrub with Gallup – Very impressed with this test Roundup is often the first brand that comes to mind when you think of weedkillers and the Roundup Tough Weedkiller is one of their pet-friendly options. The “Tough” is in the title because the weedkiller is super concentrated. The 1-litre bottle covers 3000m 2. If you have weeds covering that much area, you really do need a tough weedkiller.

Avoid spraying on windy days as this will increase the likelihood of ingestion as well as reduce the amount of product that is absorbed on the leaf. If you spot bad weather on the horizon, stop what you’re doing and wait for dry weather. Protect wildlife You need to be very careful where you spray the majority of weed killer products, as it only takes a little, accidental, splash in the wrong place and you prize flowers and vegetables can easily become collateral damage. So where I wasn’t quite as liberal with the Roundup I did have a problem though – moral of the story is really douse this in weed killer: I missed a patch of RoundUp or didn’t spray enough – a little concerning though Here’s a look at the video of these tests – the results video is part 2 so if you don’t want to waste time head straight to that, or if you don’t like videos – keep reading. I don’t think you need a video (not mine anyway they aren’t great) 😀 for this one but it was useful to remind me of the write up: The Weedol tubes treat 30m2 each and are designed to go into one litre of water – so we will load 2 litres and two tubes: Two tubes of Weedol into a couple of litres of water

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So for the thistle and bramble I have given less consideration to actual coverage and just blasted them down, saturating them in weed killer. People can’t agree on the answer to this. The main ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate which is the most widely used herbicide in the world. It’s used by farmers, as well as professional and amateur gardeners. Some countries, such as Luxembourg and Thailand, have already banned its use and others are going to do so in the coming years. That being said, many countries still use it.

This is a safe multi-use product but it really shows its worth when mixed as a weedkiller with salt and washing up liquid. I have been using this for years and although there is a little work in mixing it correctly, it is affordable and very effective at killing weeds. If you’d rather not use weedkillers that contain glyphosate, then turn to more natural products such as the Golden Swan White Vinegar. For me, this is a great alternative to Weedkil Garden Weedkiller, you are basically making your own with very similar ingredients. It can be applied without a spraying certificate and is exactly the same strength as professional weed killers (360g/l of Glyphosate). That pretty much sums the product up really. It’s really strong and it works great but there is a little more to discuss… Other than that, you can use the weedkiller on whatever plants are growing where you don’t want them. Just don’t get any of it on your lawn. How to use the weed killer Ready to use or concentrated?

Resolva Pro Xtra Tough Super Concentrate kills most weeds with a single application. Some tough weeds may need a repeat treatment if re-growth appears I made a video of these tests if you prefer watching rather than reading – I’m not much of a video editor though I have to say: What weed killers made the test this time? Before we begin the process of application. It is essential you have a mask, goggles, and gloves. Always wear these and ensure you have tough clothing like jeans and some boots. It is not an exaggeration to talk about how dangerous these chemicals are. You only have to look at what they do to plants….

Most of the weedkillers require you to use a sprayer, so make sure that you buy one as well if you don’t already have your own. One of the products in this review offers an alternative application method too, using a watering can. As always, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for a successful application. These weed killers are also lethal to bees – it peturbs their gut. For that reason using weed killer in Winter has its merits if you can find a dry spell. The bees won’t be about to be harmed. I am quite serious about preventing bee population decline and written on the matter extensively. For this reason, where possible, I would ask you to consider a weed burner or if generaly weeding, a weed puller or a hoe first. Ideal time to apply weed killer Weeds should be actively growing with grasses having at least 5cm of leaf and broadleaved weeds having at least 2 leaves expanded when sprayed. When a weed killer is designed to kill one weed and leave plants intact. In this article there are two; Weedol Lawn and Resolva. This is often the case with lawn weed and feed. They are specifically designed to kill weeds, kill moss, and fertiliser all in one. Non selective

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For now this is the cut and these are the best/strongest weed killers I am aware of in the UK. What we are going to test. So let’s say that’s going to be 60m2 per weed killer. I’ve added 36ml of Gallup to 1.5 litres. Following the manufacturer recommended for concentration. Measuring out Gallup concentrate in our test

We’ve got three very different products. The easiest is Roundup. This is just a pump and go sprayer – premixed and ready to use. And so dictates how we will use the other weed killers too for a fair test. When this container is empty rinse thoroughly 3 times and add washings to the sprayer before final use Strongest weed killer for home use [ tested and proven]: Gallup Absolutely ideal against bramble and thistle.The Gallup Home & Garden Glyphosate Weedkiller comes with gloves and a 60ml measuring cup. The dilution ratio is 30ml of concentrate per 1 litre of water, but always read the instructions on the label. The concentration of this vinegar is 5% so it’s not harmful to your skin but I recommend wearing gloves.